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
2D2B1A
RGB
45, 43, 26
HSL
54, 27%, 14%
HSB
54, 42%, 18%
CMYK
0, 4, 42, 82
LAB
17, -1, 11
LCH
17, 12, 97
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 102
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 2, 10
HWB
54, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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