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
282133
RGB
40, 33, 51
HSL
263, 21%, 16%
HSB
263, 35%, 20%
CMYK
22, 35, 0, 80
LAB
14, 7, -11
LCH
14, 13, 303
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 302
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 2, -10
HWB
263, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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