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
291D0E
RGB
41, 29, 14
HSL
33, 49%, 11%
HSB
33, 66%, 16%
CMYK
0, 29, 66, 84
LAB
12, 4, 12
LCH
12, 13, 70
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 72
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 6, 8
HWB
33, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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