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
281A2C
RGB
40, 26, 44
HSL
287, 26%, 14%
HSB
287, 41%, 17%
CMYK
9, 41, 0, 83
LAB
12, 10, -9
LCH
12, 14, 317
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 319
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 4, -9
HWB
287, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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