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
2C2011
RGB
44, 32, 17
HSL
33, 44%, 12%
HSB
33, 61%, 17%
CMYK
0, 27, 61, 83
LAB
13, 4, 12
LCH
13, 13, 71
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 72
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 7, 8
HWB
33, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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