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
242818
RGB
36, 40, 24
HSL
75, 25%, 13%
HSB
75, 40%, 16%
CMYK
10, 0, 40, 84
LAB
15, -4, 10
LCH
15, 11, 114
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 120
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -1, 9
HWB
75, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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