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
281B2C
RGB
40, 27, 44
HSL
286, 24%, 14%
HSB
286, 39%, 17%
CMYK
9, 39, 0, 83
LAB
12, 10, -9
LCH
12, 13, 317
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 318
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 4, -8
HWB
286, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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