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
281119
RGB
40, 17, 25
HSL
339, 40%, 11%
HSB
339, 57%, 16%
CMYK
0, 58, 38, 84
LAB
8, 13, 0
LCH
8, 13, 359
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 359
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 8, -1
HWB
339, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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