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
2A160E
RGB
42, 22, 14
HSL
17, 50%, 11%
HSB
17, 67%, 16%
CMYK
0, 48, 67, 84
LAB
10, 10, 9
LCH
10, 13, 43
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 10, 5
HWB
17, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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