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
282F2B
RGB
40, 47, 43
HSL
146, 8%, 17%
HSB
146, 15%, 18%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 82
LAB
19, -4, 2
LCH
19, 4, 159
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 161
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -3, 2
HWB
146, 16%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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