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
2B2E27
RGB
43, 46, 39
HSL
86, 8%, 17%
HSB
86, 15%, 18%
CMYK
7, 0, 15, 82
LAB
18, -3, 4
LCH
18, 5, 122
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 126
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -1, 4
HWB
86, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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