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
2C1D12
RGB
44, 29, 18
HSL
25, 42%, 12%
HSB
25, 59%, 17%
CMYK
0, 34, 59, 83
LAB
12, 6, 10
LCH
12, 12, 59
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 57
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 8, 7
HWB
25, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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