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
2B2C22
RGB
43, 44, 34
HSL
66, 13%, 15%
HSB
66, 23%, 17%
CMYK
2, 0, 23, 83
LAB
18, -2, 6
LCH
18, 7, 108
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 112
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, 0, 6
HWB
66, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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