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
2C180E
RGB
44, 24, 14
HSL
20, 52%, 11%
HSB
20, 68%, 17%
CMYK
0, 45, 68, 83
LAB
11, 9, 10
LCH
11, 14, 48
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 47
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 10, 6
HWB
20, 5%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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