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
2B2C2F
RGB
43, 44, 47
HSL
225, 4%, 18%
HSB
225, 9%, 18%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 82
LAB
18, 0, -2
LCH
18, 2, 273
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 271
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -1, -2
HWB
225, 17%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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