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
28212B
RGB
40, 33, 43
HSL
282, 13%, 15%
HSB
282, 23%, 17%
CMYK
7, 23, 0, 83
LAB
14, 5, -5
LCH
14, 8, 314
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 316
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 2, -5
HWB
282, 13%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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