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
2E1B18
RGB
46, 27, 24
HSL
8, 31%, 14%
HSB
8, 48%, 18%
CMYK
0, 41, 48, 82
LAB
12, 9, 6
LCH
12, 11, 33
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 29
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 9, 3
HWB
8, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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