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
2D2A26
RGB
45, 42, 38
HSL
34, 8%, 16%
HSB
34, 16%, 18%
CMYK
0, 7, 16, 82
LAB
17, 1, 3
LCH
17, 3, 76
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 75
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 2, 3
HWB
34, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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