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
452E2E
RGB
69, 46, 46
HSL
0, 20%, 23%
HSB
0, 33%, 27%
CMYK
0, 33, 33, 73
LAB
22, 11, 4
LCH
22, 12, 22
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 19
XYZ
4, 3, 3
LUV
22, 13, 3
HWB
0, 18%, 73%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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