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
281C2A
RGB
40, 28, 42
HSL
291, 20%, 14%
HSB
291, 33%, 16%
CMYK
5, 33, 0, 84
LAB
12, 8, -7
LCH
12, 11, 320
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 322
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 4, -7
HWB
291, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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