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
452C28
RGB
69, 44, 40
HSL
8, 27%, 21%
HSB
8, 42%, 27%
CMYK
0, 36, 42, 73
LAB
21, 11, 8
LCH
21, 14, 33
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 29
XYZ
4, 3, 2
LUV
21, 15, 5
HWB
8, 16%, 73%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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