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
282B17
RGB
40, 43, 23
HSL
69, 30%, 13%
HSB
69, 47%, 17%
CMYK
7, 0, 47, 83
LAB
17, -4, 13
LCH
17, 13, 109
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 116
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -1, 11
HWB
69, 9%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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