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
293227
RGB
41, 50, 39
HSL
109, 12%, 17%
HSB
109, 22%, 20%
CMYK
18, 0, 22, 80
LAB
20, -6, 6
LCH
20, 8, 136
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 140
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -4, 6
HWB
109, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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