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
2E2613
RGB
46, 38, 19
HSL
42, 42%, 13%
HSB
42, 59%, 18%
CMYK
0, 17, 59, 82
LAB
16, 2, 14
LCH
16, 14, 84
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 5, 11
HWB
42, 7%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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