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
442E2C
RGB
68, 46, 44
HSL
5, 21%, 22%
HSB
5, 35%, 27%
CMYK
0, 32, 35, 73
LAB
22, 10, 6
LCH
22, 12, 29
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 25
XYZ
4, 3, 3
LUV
22, 13, 4
HWB
5, 17%, 73%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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