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
2D2B26
RGB
45, 43, 38
HSL
43, 8%, 16%
HSB
43, 16%, 18%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 82
LAB
18, 0, 4
LCH
18, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 89
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, 1, 3
HWB
43, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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