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
282229
RGB
40, 34, 41
HSL
291, 9%, 15%
HSB
291, 17%, 16%
CMYK
2, 17, 0, 84
LAB
14, 4, -4
LCH
14, 6, 319
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 321
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, 2, -4
HWB
291, 13%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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