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
281C14
RGB
40, 28, 20
HSL
24, 33%, 12%
HSB
24, 50%, 16%
CMYK
0, 30, 50, 84
LAB
12, 5, 8
LCH
12, 9, 57
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 55
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 6, 5
HWB
24, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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