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
282D31
RGB
40, 45, 49
HSL
207, 10%, 17%
HSB
207, 18%, 19%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 81
LAB
18, -1, -3
LCH
18, 4, 246
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 242
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -2, -3
HWB
207, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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