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
28110E
RGB
40, 17, 14
HSL
7, 48%, 11%
HSB
7, 65%, 16%
CMYK
0, 58, 65, 84
LAB
8, 12, 7
LCH
8, 14, 29
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 29
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 10, 3
HWB
7, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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