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
282F21
RGB
40, 47, 33
HSL
90, 18%, 16%
HSB
90, 30%, 18%
CMYK
15, 0, 30, 82
LAB
18, -6, 8
LCH
18, 10, 125
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 130
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -3, 8
HWB
90, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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