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
28231D
RGB
40, 35, 29
HSL
33, 16%, 14%
HSB
33, 28%, 16%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 84
LAB
14, 2, 5
LCH
14, 5, 73
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 72
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 4
HWB
33, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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