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
281C2F
RGB
40, 28, 47
HSL
278, 25%, 15%
HSB
278, 40%, 18%
CMYK
15, 40, 0, 82
LAB
12, 9, -10
LCH
12, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 313
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 4, -10
HWB
278, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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