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
28240D
RGB
40, 36, 13
HSL
51, 51%, 10%
HSB
51, 68%, 16%
CMYK
0, 10, 67, 84
LAB
14, -1, 15
LCH
14, 15, 93
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 100
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 11
HWB
51, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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