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
281A23
RGB
40, 26, 35
HSL
321, 21%, 13%
HSB
321, 35%, 16%
CMYK
0, 35, 13, 84
LAB
11, 9, -3
LCH
11, 9, 339
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 341
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 5, -3
HWB
321, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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