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
291C09
RGB
41, 28, 9
HSL
36, 64%, 10%
HSB
36, 78%, 16%
CMYK
0, 32, 78, 84
LAB
12, 5, 14
LCH
12, 14, 71
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 75
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 7, 9
HWB
36, 4%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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