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
283333
RGB
40, 51, 51
HSL
180, 12%, 18%
HSB
180, 22%, 20%
CMYK
22, 0, 0, 80
LAB
20, -5, -2
LCH
20, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 196
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -5, -1
HWB
180, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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