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
28171D
RGB
40, 23, 29
HSL
339, 27%, 12%
HSB
339, 43%, 16%
CMYK
0, 42, 27, 84
LAB
10, 10, -1
LCH
10, 10, 357
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 357
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 7, -1
HWB
339, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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