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
29191B
RGB
41, 25, 27
HSL
353, 24%, 13%
HSB
353, 39%, 16%
CMYK
0, 39, 34, 84
LAB
11, 9, 2
LCH
11, 9, 13
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 11
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 7, 1
HWB
353, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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