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
28302F
RGB
40, 48, 47
HSL
173, 9%, 17%
HSB
173, 17%, 19%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 81
LAB
19, -4, -1
LCH
19, 4, 189
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 187
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -4, 0
HWB
173, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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