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
2A2619
RGB
42, 38, 25
HSL
46, 25%, 13%
HSB
46, 40%, 16%
CMYK
0, 10, 40, 84
LAB
15, 0, 9
LCH
15, 9, 90
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 93
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 3, 8
HWB
46, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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