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
291508
RGB
41, 21, 8
HSL
24, 67%, 10%
HSB
24, 80%, 16%
CMYK
0, 49, 80, 84
LAB
9, 9, 11
LCH
9, 14, 49
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 53
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 10, 6
HWB
24, 3%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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