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
282C23
RGB
40, 44, 35
HSL
87, 11%, 15%
HSB
87, 20%, 17%
CMYK
9, 0, 20, 83
LAB
17, -3, 5
LCH
17, 6, 123
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -2, 5
HWB
87, 14%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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