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
2D281B
RGB
45, 40, 27
HSL
43, 25%, 14%
HSB
43, 40%, 18%
CMYK
0, 11, 40, 82
LAB
16, 1, 9
LCH
16, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 89
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 3, 8
HWB
43, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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