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
2C2A1C
RGB
44, 42, 28
HSL
53, 22%, 14%
HSB
53, 36%, 17%
CMYK
0, 5, 36, 83
LAB
17, -1, 10
LCH
17, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 101
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 2, 8
HWB
53, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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