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
2D221C
RGB
45, 34, 28
HSL
21, 23%, 14%
HSB
21, 38%, 18%
CMYK
0, 24, 38, 82
LAB
14, 5, 6
LCH
14, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 50
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 4
HWB
21, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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