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
28222E
RGB
40, 34, 46
HSL
270, 15%, 16%
HSB
270, 26%, 18%
CMYK
13, 26, 0, 82
LAB
14, 5, -7
LCH
14, 9, 307
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 307
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 2, -7
HWB
270, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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