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
2D161A
RGB
45, 22, 26
HSL
350, 34%, 13%
HSB
350, 51%, 18%
CMYK
0, 51, 42, 82
LAB
11, 12, 3
LCH
11, 13, 11
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 9
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 10, 0
HWB
350, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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