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
2D2A12
RGB
45, 42, 18
HSL
53, 43%, 12%
HSB
53, 60%, 18%
CMYK
0, 7, 60, 82
LAB
17, -2, 16
LCH
17, 16, 96
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 102
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 3, 13
HWB
53, 7%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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