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
283223
RGB
40, 50, 35
HSL
100, 18%, 17%
HSB
100, 30%, 20%
CMYK
20, 0, 30, 80
LAB
19, -7, 8
LCH
19, 11, 131
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 135
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -4, 8
HWB
100, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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