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
28201C
RGB
40, 32, 28
HSL
20, 18%, 13%
HSB
20, 30%, 16%
CMYK
0, 20, 30, 84
LAB
13, 3, 4
LCH
13, 5, 51
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 3
HWB
20, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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