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
28271A
RGB
40, 39, 26
HSL
56, 21%, 13%
HSB
56, 35%, 16%
CMYK
0, 2, 35, 84
LAB
15, -2, 9
LCH
15, 9, 100
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 104
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 1, 7
HWB
56, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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