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
2E2810
RGB
46, 40, 16
HSL
48, 48%, 12%
HSB
48, 65%, 18%
CMYK
0, 13, 65, 82
LAB
16, 0, 17
LCH
16, 17, 90
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 96
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 4, 13
HWB
48, 6%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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