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
281C2C
RGB
40, 28, 44
HSL
285, 22%, 14%
HSB
285, 36%, 17%
CMYK
9, 36, 0, 83
LAB
12, 9, -8
LCH
12, 12, 316
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 318
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 4, -8
HWB
285, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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