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
292716
RGB
41, 39, 22
HSL
54, 30%, 12%
HSB
54, 46%, 16%
CMYK
0, 5, 46, 84
LAB
15, -1, 12
LCH
15, 12, 97
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 102
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 2, 9
HWB
54, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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