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
2B3133
RGB
43, 49, 51
HSL
195, 9%, 18%
HSB
195, 16%, 20%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 80
LAB
20, -2, -2
LCH
20, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 220
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -3, -2
HWB
195, 17%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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