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
2B2415
RGB
43, 36, 21
HSL
41, 34%, 13%
HSB
41, 51%, 17%
CMYK
0, 16, 51, 83
LAB
15, 1, 11
LCH
15, 11, 83
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 86
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 4, 8
HWB
41, 8%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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