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
28301D
RGB
40, 48, 29
HSL
85, 25%, 15%
HSB
85, 40%, 19%
CMYK
17, 0, 40, 81
LAB
19, -7, 11
LCH
19, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 127
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -3, 11
HWB
85, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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