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
282A12
RGB
40, 42, 18
HSL
65, 40%, 12%
HSB
65, 57%, 16%
CMYK
5, 0, 57, 84
LAB
16, -4, 15
LCH
16, 16, 106
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 113
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 0, 12
HWB
65, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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