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
283228
RGB
40, 50, 40
HSL
120, 11%, 18%
HSB
120, 20%, 20%
CMYK
20, 0, 20, 80
LAB
20, -6, 5
LCH
20, 8, 142
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 145
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -4, 6
HWB
120, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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