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
28202C
RGB
40, 32, 44
HSL
280, 16%, 15%
HSB
280, 27%, 17%
CMYK
9, 27, 0, 83
LAB
14, 6, -7
LCH
14, 9, 313
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 314
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 3, -6
HWB
280, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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