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
282E34
RGB
40, 46, 52
HSL
210, 13%, 18%
HSB
210, 23%, 20%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 80
LAB
19, -1, -5
LCH
19, 5, 253
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 248
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -3, -5
HWB
210, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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