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
292012
RGB
41, 32, 18
HSL
37, 39%, 12%
HSB
37, 56%, 16%
CMYK
0, 22, 56, 84
LAB
13, 3, 11
LCH
13, 11, 76
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 78
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 5, 8
HWB
37, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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