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
28311E
RGB
40, 49, 30
HSL
88, 24%, 15%
HSB
88, 39%, 19%
CMYK
18, 0, 39, 81
LAB
19, -7, 11
LCH
19, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 129
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -4, 11
HWB
88, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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