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
281523
RGB
40, 21, 35
HSL
316, 31%, 12%
HSB
316, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 47, 13, 84
LAB
10, 12, -6
LCH
10, 13, 335
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 337
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 7, -5
HWB
316, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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