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
28251E
RGB
40, 37, 30
HSL
42, 14%, 14%
HSB
42, 25%, 16%
CMYK
0, 7, 25, 84
LAB
15, 0, 5
LCH
15, 5, 86
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 88
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 2, 4
HWB
42, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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