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
282D33
RGB
40, 45, 51
HSL
213, 12%, 18%
HSB
213, 22%, 20%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 80
LAB
18, -1, -5
LCH
18, 5, 257
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 253
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -2, -4
HWB
213, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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