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
28221A
RGB
40, 34, 26
HSL
34, 21%, 13%
HSB
34, 35%, 16%
CMYK
0, 15, 35, 84
LAB
14, 2, 7
LCH
14, 7, 75
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 75
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 5
HWB
34, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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