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
29170D
RGB
41, 23, 13
HSL
21, 52%, 11%
HSB
21, 68%, 16%
CMYK
0, 44, 68, 84
LAB
10, 8, 10
LCH
10, 13, 49
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 49
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 9, 6
HWB
21, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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