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
2D2C17
RGB
45, 44, 23
HSL
57, 32%, 13%
HSB
57, 49%, 18%
CMYK
0, 2, 49, 82
LAB
18, -2, 14
LCH
18, 14, 100
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 106
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 1, 12
HWB
57, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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