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
282109
RGB
40, 33, 9
HSL
46, 63%, 10%
HSB
46, 78%, 16%
CMYK
0, 18, 78, 84
LAB
13, 1, 16
LCH
13, 16, 87
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 93
XYZ
1, 2, 0
LUV
13, 4, 11
HWB
46, 4%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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