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
28271C
RGB
40, 39, 28
HSL
55, 18%, 13%
HSB
55, 30%, 16%
CMYK
0, 2, 30, 84
LAB
15, -1, 7
LCH
15, 8, 99
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 103
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 1, 6
HWB
55, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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