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
2D2927
RGB
45, 41, 39
HSL
20, 7%, 16%
HSB
20, 13%, 18%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 82
LAB
17, 2, 2
LCH
17, 3, 52
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 2, 2
HWB
20, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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