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
281A1B
RGB
40, 26, 27
HSL
356, 21%, 13%
HSB
356, 35%, 16%
CMYK
0, 35, 33, 84
LAB
11, 7, 2
LCH
11, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 14
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 6, 1
HWB
356, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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