Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
2B2826
RGB
43, 40, 38
HSL
24, 6%, 16%
HSB
24, 12%, 17%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 83
LAB
16, 1, 2
LCH
16, 2, 59
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 56
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 1, 2
HWB
24, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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