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
282933
RGB
40, 41, 51
HSL
235, 12%, 18%
HSB
235, 22%, 20%
CMYK
22, 20, 0, 80
LAB
17, 2, -7
LCH
17, 7, 283
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 281
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -1, -7
HWB
235, 16%, 80%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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