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
2D2818
RGB
45, 40, 24
HSL
46, 30%, 14%
HSB
46, 47%, 18%
CMYK
0, 11, 47, 82
LAB
16, 0, 11
LCH
16, 11, 89
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 93
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 3, 9
HWB
46, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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