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
291210
RGB
41, 18, 16
HSL
5, 44%, 11%
HSB
5, 61%, 16%
CMYK
0, 56, 61, 84
LAB
9, 12, 6
LCH
9, 14, 27
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 26
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 10, 3
HWB
5, 6%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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