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
28262D
RGB
40, 38, 45
HSL
257, 8%, 16%
HSB
257, 16%, 18%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 82
LAB
16, 2, -4
LCH
16, 5, 298
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 299
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 1, -4
HWB
257, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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