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
282B26
RGB
40, 43, 38
HSL
96, 6%, 16%
HSB
96, 12%, 17%
CMYK
7, 0, 12, 83
LAB
17, -2, 3
LCH
17, 4, 129
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 133
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -1, 3
HWB
96, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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