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
2C240D
RGB
44, 36, 13
HSL
45, 54%, 11%
HSB
45, 70%, 17%
CMYK
0, 18, 70, 83
LAB
15, 1, 16
LCH
15, 16, 85
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 90
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 5, 12
HWB
45, 5%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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