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
282C33
RGB
40, 44, 51
HSL
218, 12%, 18%
HSB
218, 22%, 20%
CMYK
22, 14, 0, 80
LAB
18, 0, -5
LCH
18, 5, 265
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 262
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -2, -5
HWB
218, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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