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
282D30
RGB
40, 45, 48
HSL
202, 9%, 17%
HSB
202, 17%, 19%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 81
LAB
18, -2, -3
LCH
18, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 234
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -2, -2
HWB
202, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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