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
291F1E
RGB
41, 31, 30
HSL
5, 15%, 14%
HSB
5, 27%, 16%
CMYK
0, 24, 27, 84
LAB
13, 5, 3
LCH
13, 6, 28
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 25
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 5, 2
HWB
5, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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