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
2E260E
RGB
46, 38, 14
HSL
45, 53%, 12%
HSB
45, 70%, 18%
CMYK
0, 17, 70, 82
LAB
16, 1, 17
LCH
16, 17, 86
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 91
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 5, 12
HWB
45, 5%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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