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
282921
RGB
40, 41, 33
HSL
68, 11%, 15%
HSB
68, 20%, 16%
CMYK
2, 0, 20, 84
LAB
16, -2, 5
LCH
16, 5, 110
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 113
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 0, 5
HWB
68, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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