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
2B3524
RGB
43, 53, 36
HSL
95, 19%, 17%
HSB
95, 32%, 21%
CMYK
19, 0, 32, 79
LAB
21, -7, 9
LCH
21, 12, 128
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 133
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, -4, 10
HWB
95, 14%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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