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
281A19
RGB
40, 26, 25
HSL
4, 23%, 13%
HSB
4, 38%, 16%
CMYK
0, 35, 38, 84
LAB
11, 7, 4
LCH
11, 8, 27
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 24
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 6, 2
HWB
4, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.