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
282F27
RGB
40, 47, 39
HSL
113, 9%, 17%
HSB
113, 17%, 18%
CMYK
15, 0, 17, 82
LAB
19, -5, 4
LCH
19, 6, 138
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 142
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -3, 4
HWB
113, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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