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
28110D
RGB
40, 17, 13
HSL
9, 51%, 10%
HSB
9, 68%, 16%
CMYK
0, 58, 67, 84
LAB
8, 12, 7
LCH
8, 14, 30
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 31
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 10, 3
HWB
9, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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