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
28352D
RGB
40, 53, 45
HSL
143, 14%, 18%
HSB
143, 25%, 21%
CMYK
25, 0, 15, 79
LAB
21, -7, 3
LCH
21, 8, 156
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 158
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -6, 4
HWB
143, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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