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
2D2527
RGB
45, 37, 39
HSL
345, 10%, 16%
HSB
345, 18%, 18%
CMYK
0, 18, 13, 82
LAB
16, 4, 0
LCH
16, 4, 2
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 1
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 4, 0
HWB
345, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.