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
2C170E
RGB
44, 23, 14
HSL
18, 52%, 11%
HSB
18, 68%, 17%
CMYK
0, 48, 68, 83
LAB
11, 10, 10
LCH
11, 14, 45
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 44
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 10, 6
HWB
18, 5%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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