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
293226
RGB
41, 50, 38
HSL
105, 14%, 17%
HSB
105, 24%, 20%
CMYK
18, 0, 24, 80
LAB
20, -6, 6
LCH
20, 9, 134
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 138
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -4, 7
HWB
105, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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