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
2C2013
RGB
44, 32, 19
HSL
31, 40%, 12%
HSB
31, 57%, 17%
CMYK
0, 27, 57, 83
LAB
13, 4, 11
LCH
13, 12, 68
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 68
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 7, 8
HWB
31, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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