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
28322C
RGB
40, 50, 44
HSL
144, 11%, 18%
HSB
144, 20%, 20%
CMYK
20, 0, 12, 80
LAB
20, -6, 2
LCH
20, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 159
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
20, -4, 3
HWB
144, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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