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
28252C
RGB
40, 37, 44
HSL
266, 9%, 16%
HSB
266, 16%, 17%
CMYK
9, 16, 0, 83
LAB
15, 3, -4
LCH
15, 5, 304
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 305
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 1, -4
HWB
266, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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