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
28190F
RGB
40, 25, 15
HSL
24, 45%, 11%
HSB
24, 63%, 16%
CMYK
0, 38, 62, 84
LAB
11, 7, 9
LCH
11, 12, 55
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 54
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 7, 6
HWB
24, 6%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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