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
282332
RGB
40, 35, 50
HSL
260, 18%, 17%
HSB
260, 30%, 20%
CMYK
20, 30, 0, 80
LAB
15, 5, -9
LCH
15, 10, 301
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 300
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 1, -9
HWB
260, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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