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
2D2416
RGB
45, 36, 22
HSL
37, 34%, 13%
HSB
37, 51%, 18%
CMYK
0, 20, 51, 82
LAB
15, 3, 11
LCH
15, 11, 77
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 78
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 5, 8
HWB
37, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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