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
281606
RGB
40, 22, 6
HSL
28, 74%, 9%
HSB
28, 85%, 16%
CMYK
0, 45, 85, 84
LAB
9, 8, 12
LCH
9, 14, 56
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 61
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 9, 7
HWB
28, 2%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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