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
2D190D
RGB
45, 25, 13
HSL
23, 55%, 11%
HSB
23, 71%, 18%
CMYK
0, 44, 71, 82
LAB
11, 9, 12
LCH
11, 15, 52
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 51
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 10, 7
HWB
23, 5%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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