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
282829
RGB
40, 40, 41
HSL
240, 1%, 16%
HSB
240, 2%, 16%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 84
LAB
16, 0, -1
LCH
16, 1, 285
OKLCH
0.28, 0.00, 286
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 0, -1
HWB
240, 16%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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