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
281908
RGB
40, 25, 8
HSL
32, 67%, 9%
HSB
32, 80%, 16%
CMYK
0, 38, 80, 84
LAB
10, 6, 12
LCH
10, 14, 64
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 68
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 8, 8
HWB
32, 3%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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