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
29150D
RGB
41, 21, 13
HSL
17, 52%, 11%
HSB
17, 68%, 16%
CMYK
0, 49, 68, 84
LAB
9, 10, 9
LCH
9, 13, 42
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 9, 5
HWB
17, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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