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
281B11
RGB
40, 27, 17
HSL
26, 40%, 11%
HSB
26, 57%, 16%
CMYK
0, 33, 58, 84
LAB
11, 5, 9
LCH
11, 11, 59
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 59
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 6, 6
HWB
26, 7%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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