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
282E26
RGB
40, 46, 38
HSL
105, 10%, 16%
HSB
105, 17%, 18%
CMYK
13, 0, 17, 82
LAB
18, -4, 4
LCH
18, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 138
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -2, 4
HWB
105, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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