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
282529
RGB
40, 37, 41
HSL
285, 5%, 15%
HSB
285, 10%, 16%
CMYK
2, 10, 0, 84
LAB
15, 2, -2
LCH
15, 3, 315
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 318
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 1, -2
HWB
285, 15%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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