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
282A32
RGB
40, 42, 50
HSL
228, 11%, 18%
HSB
228, 20%, 20%
CMYK
20, 16, 0, 80
LAB
17, 1, -6
LCH
17, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 274
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -1, -5
HWB
228, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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