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
282D34
RGB
40, 45, 52
HSL
215, 13%, 18%
HSB
215, 23%, 20%
CMYK
23, 13, 0, 80
LAB
18, -1, -5
LCH
18, 5, 261
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 257
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -2, -5
HWB
215, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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