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
241C2A
RGB
36, 28, 42
HSL
274, 20%, 14%
HSB
274, 33%, 16%
CMYK
14, 33, 0, 84
LAB
12, 7, -8
LCH
12, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 310
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 2, -7
HWB
274, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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