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
282131
RGB
40, 33, 49
HSL
266, 20%, 16%
HSB
266, 33%, 19%
CMYK
18, 33, 0, 81
LAB
14, 6, -9
LCH
14, 11, 305
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 304
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 2, -9
HWB
266, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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