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
2B3129
RGB
43, 49, 41
HSL
105, 9%, 18%
HSB
105, 16%, 19%
CMYK
12, 0, 16, 81
LAB
20, -4, 4
LCH
20, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 138
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
20, -3, 5
HWB
105, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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