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
281B29
RGB
40, 27, 41
HSL
296, 21%, 13%
HSB
296, 34%, 16%
CMYK
2, 34, 0, 84
LAB
12, 9, -7
LCH
12, 11, 322
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 324
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 4, -6
HWB
296, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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