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
2B2833
RGB
43, 40, 51
HSL
256, 12%, 18%
HSB
256, 22%, 20%
CMYK
16, 22, 0, 80
LAB
17, 3, -7
LCH
17, 8, 298
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 298
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 1, -7
HWB
256, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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