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
2D3020
RGB
45, 48, 32
HSL
71, 20%, 16%
HSB
71, 33%, 19%
CMYK
6, 0, 33, 81
LAB
19, -4, 10
LCH
19, 11, 112
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 117
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -1, 9
HWB
71, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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