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
281411
RGB
40, 20, 17
HSL
8, 40%, 11%
HSB
8, 57%, 16%
CMYK
0, 50, 58, 84
LAB
9, 10, 6
LCH
9, 12, 31
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 29
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 9, 3
HWB
8, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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