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
2B3733
RGB
43, 55, 51
HSL
160, 12%, 19%
HSB
160, 22%, 22%
CMYK
22, 0, 7, 78
LAB
22, -6, 1
LCH
22, 6, 173
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 173
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, -5, 2
HWB
160, 17%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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