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
283136
RGB
40, 49, 54
HSL
201, 15%, 18%
HSB
201, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 79
LAB
20, -3, -5
LCH
20, 5, 237
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 232
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -4, -4
HWB
201, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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