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
2B2D30
RGB
43, 45, 48
HSL
216, 5%, 18%
HSB
216, 10%, 19%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 81
LAB
18, 0, -2
LCH
18, 2, 261
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 258
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -1, -2
HWB
216, 17%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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