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
281C17
RGB
40, 28, 23
HSL
18, 27%, 12%
HSB
18, 43%, 16%
CMYK
0, 30, 42, 84
LAB
12, 5, 6
LCH
12, 8, 47
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 44
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 6, 4
HWB
18, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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