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
2B291E
RGB
43, 41, 30
HSL
51, 18%, 14%
HSB
51, 30%, 17%
CMYK
0, 5, 30, 83
LAB
17, -1, 8
LCH
17, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 99
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 1, 7
HWB
51, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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