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
2D272B
RGB
45, 39, 43
HSL
320, 7%, 16%
HSB
320, 13%, 18%
CMYK
0, 13, 4, 82
LAB
16, 4, -2
LCH
16, 4, 336
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 338
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 3, -2
HWB
320, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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