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
28191E
RGB
40, 25, 30
HSL
340, 23%, 13%
HSB
340, 38%, 16%
CMYK
0, 38, 25, 84
LAB
11, 8, 0
LCH
11, 8, 358
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 358
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 6, -1
HWB
340, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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