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
282A30
RGB
40, 42, 48
HSL
225, 9%, 17%
HSB
225, 17%, 19%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 81
LAB
17, 0, -4
LCH
17, 4, 273
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 271
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -1, -4
HWB
225, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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