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
28192A
RGB
40, 25, 42
HSL
293, 25%, 13%
HSB
293, 40%, 16%
CMYK
5, 40, 0, 84
LAB
11, 10, -9
LCH
11, 14, 321
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 323
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 5, -8
HWB
293, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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