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
2C2811
RGB
44, 40, 17
HSL
51, 44%, 12%
HSB
51, 61%, 17%
CMYK
0, 9, 61, 83
LAB
16, -1, 16
LCH
16, 16, 94
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 100
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 3, 12
HWB
51, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.