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
2B2617
RGB
43, 38, 23
HSL
45, 30%, 13%
HSB
45, 47%, 17%
CMYK
0, 12, 47, 83
LAB
15, 0, 11
LCH
15, 11, 88
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 92
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 3, 9
HWB
45, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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