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
28231B
RGB
40, 35, 27
HSL
37, 19%, 13%
HSB
37, 32%, 16%
CMYK
0, 13, 33, 84
LAB
14, 1, 6
LCH
14, 6, 79
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 79
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 5
HWB
37, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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