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
282917
RGB
40, 41, 23
HSL
63, 28%, 13%
HSB
63, 44%, 16%
CMYK
2, 0, 44, 84
LAB
16, -3, 12
LCH
16, 12, 105
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 111
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 0, 10
HWB
63, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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