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
2B2D21
RGB
43, 45, 33
HSL
70, 15%, 15%
HSB
70, 27%, 18%
CMYK
4, 0, 27, 82
LAB
18, -3, 7
LCH
18, 8, 111
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 115
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, 0, 7
HWB
70, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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