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
282216
RGB
40, 34, 22
HSL
40, 29%, 12%
HSB
40, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 15, 45, 84
LAB
14, 1, 9
LCH
14, 9, 82
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 84
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 7
HWB
40, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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