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
2A1817
RGB
42, 24, 23
HSL
3, 29%, 13%
HSB
3, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 43, 45, 84
LAB
11, 9, 5
LCH
11, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 23
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 8, 2
HWB
3, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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