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
2D2219
RGB
45, 34, 25
HSL
27, 29%, 14%
HSB
27, 44%, 18%
CMYK
0, 24, 44, 82
LAB
14, 4, 8
LCH
14, 9, 63
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 61
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 6
HWB
27, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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