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
28130B
RGB
40, 19, 11
HSL
17, 57%, 10%
HSB
17, 73%, 16%
CMYK
0, 53, 73, 84
LAB
9, 10, 9
LCH
9, 14, 40
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 9, 5
HWB
17, 4%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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