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
2B2009
RGB
43, 32, 9
HSL
41, 65%, 10%
HSB
41, 79%, 17%
CMYK
0, 26, 79, 83
LAB
13, 3, 16
LCH
13, 16, 79
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 83
XYZ
2, 2, 0
LUV
13, 7, 11
HWB
41, 4%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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