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
2D2815
RGB
45, 40, 21
HSL
47, 36%, 13%
HSB
47, 53%, 18%
CMYK
0, 11, 53, 82
LAB
16, 0, 13
LCH
16, 13, 90
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 95
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 3, 11
HWB
47, 8%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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