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
281A2A
RGB
40, 26, 42
HSL
293, 24%, 13%
HSB
293, 38%, 16%
CMYK
5, 38, 0, 84
LAB
12, 10, -8
LCH
12, 13, 321
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 322
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 5, -7
HWB
293, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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