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
28192B
RGB
40, 25, 43
HSL
290, 26%, 13%
HSB
290, 42%, 17%
CMYK
7, 42, 0, 83
LAB
11, 11, -9
LCH
11, 14, 319
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 321
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 5, -8
HWB
290, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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