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
28242E
RGB
40, 36, 46
HSL
264, 12%, 16%
HSB
264, 22%, 18%
CMYK
13, 22, 0, 82
LAB
15, 4, -6
LCH
15, 7, 303
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 303
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 1, -6
HWB
264, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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