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
29180E
RGB
41, 24, 14
HSL
22, 49%, 11%
HSB
22, 66%, 16%
CMYK
0, 41, 66, 84
LAB
10, 8, 10
LCH
10, 12, 51
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 51
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 8, 6
HWB
22, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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