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
281A15
RGB
40, 26, 21
HSL
16, 31%, 12%
HSB
16, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 35, 47, 84
LAB
11, 7, 6
LCH
11, 9, 44
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 40
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 7, 4
HWB
16, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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