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
282C28
RGB
40, 44, 40
HSL
120, 5%, 16%
HSB
120, 9%, 17%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 83
LAB
17, -3, 2
LCH
17, 3, 142
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 145
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -2, 2
HWB
120, 16%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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