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
281B09
RGB
40, 27, 9
HSL
35, 63%, 10%
HSB
35, 78%, 16%
CMYK
0, 33, 78, 84
LAB
11, 5, 13
LCH
11, 14, 70
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
11, 7, 8
HWB
35, 4%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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