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
2B2D35
RGB
43, 45, 53
HSL
228, 10%, 19%
HSB
228, 19%, 21%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 79
LAB
19, 1, -5
LCH
19, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 274
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, -1, -6
HWB
228, 17%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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