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
2D281E
RGB
45, 40, 30
HSL
40, 20%, 15%
HSB
40, 33%, 18%
CMYK
0, 11, 33, 82
LAB
16, 1, 7
LCH
16, 8, 83
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 84
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 3, 6
HWB
40, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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