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
2B291F
RGB
43, 41, 31
HSL
50, 16%, 15%
HSB
50, 28%, 17%
CMYK
0, 5, 28, 83
LAB
17, -1, 7
LCH
17, 7, 95
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 98
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 1, 6
HWB
50, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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