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
281B25
RGB
40, 27, 37
HSL
314, 19%, 13%
HSB
314, 32%, 16%
CMYK
0, 33, 7, 84
LAB
12, 8, -4
LCH
12, 9, 333
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 335
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 5, -4
HWB
314, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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