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
282111
RGB
40, 33, 17
HSL
42, 40%, 11%
HSB
42, 57%, 16%
CMYK
0, 18, 58, 84
LAB
13, 1, 12
LCH
13, 12, 83
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 8
HWB
42, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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