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
282A31
RGB
40, 42, 49
HSL
227, 10%, 17%
HSB
227, 18%, 19%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 81
LAB
17, 0, -5
LCH
17, 5, 275
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 273
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -1, -5
HWB
227, 16%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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