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
2A2416
RGB
42, 36, 22
HSL
42, 31%, 13%
HSB
42, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 14, 48, 84
LAB
15, 1, 10
LCH
15, 11, 85
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 4, 8
HWB
42, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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