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
292826
RGB
41, 40, 38
HSL
40, 4%, 15%
HSB
40, 7%, 16%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 84
LAB
16, 0, 1
LCH
16, 1, 85
OKLCH
0.28, 0.00, 85
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 1, 1
HWB
40, 15%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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