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
2E1B1B
RGB
46, 27, 27
HSL
0, 26%, 14%
HSB
0, 41%, 18%
CMYK
0, 41, 41, 82
LAB
12, 10, 4
LCH
12, 11, 23
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 19
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 9, 2
HWB
0, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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