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
2E180E
RGB
46, 24, 14
HSL
19, 53%, 12%
HSB
19, 70%, 18%
CMYK
0, 48, 70, 82
LAB
11, 10, 11
LCH
11, 15, 46
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 45
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 11, 6
HWB
19, 5%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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