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
28342D
RGB
40, 52, 45
HSL
145, 13%, 18%
HSB
145, 23%, 20%
CMYK
23, 0, 13, 80
LAB
20, -7, 3
LCH
20, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 159
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -5, 4
HWB
145, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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