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
2A2811
RGB
42, 40, 17
HSL
55, 42%, 12%
HSB
55, 60%, 16%
CMYK
0, 5, 60, 84
LAB
16, -2, 15
LCH
16, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 104
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 2, 12
HWB
55, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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