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
2C2913
RGB
44, 41, 19
HSL
53, 40%, 12%
HSB
53, 57%, 17%
CMYK
0, 7, 57, 83
LAB
16, -1, 15
LCH
16, 15, 96
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 102
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 2, 12
HWB
53, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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