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
2A260E
RGB
42, 38, 14
HSL
51, 50%, 11%
HSB
51, 67%, 16%
CMYK
0, 10, 67, 84
LAB
15, -1, 16
LCH
15, 16, 94
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 100
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 3, 12
HWB
51, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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