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
281920
RGB
40, 25, 32
HSL
332, 23%, 13%
HSB
332, 38%, 16%
CMYK
0, 38, 20, 84
LAB
11, 9, -2
LCH
11, 9, 349
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 350
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 6, -2
HWB
332, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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