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
28202D
RGB
40, 32, 45
HSL
277, 17%, 15%
HSB
277, 29%, 18%
CMYK
11, 29, 0, 82
LAB
14, 6, -7
LCH
14, 10, 311
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 312
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 3, -7
HWB
277, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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