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
282816
RGB
40, 40, 22
HSL
60, 29%, 12%
HSB
60, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 0, 45, 84
LAB
16, -3, 12
LCH
16, 12, 103
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 108
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 1, 10
HWB
60, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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