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
2D170F
RGB
45, 23, 15
HSL
16, 50%, 12%
HSB
16, 67%, 18%
CMYK
0, 49, 67, 82
LAB
11, 11, 10
LCH
11, 15, 43
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 11, 5
HWB
16, 6%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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