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
2C1912
RGB
44, 25, 18
HSL
16, 42%, 12%
HSB
16, 59%, 17%
CMYK
0, 43, 59, 83
LAB
11, 9, 9
LCH
11, 13, 44
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 9, 5
HWB
16, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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