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
281D15
RGB
40, 29, 21
HSL
25, 31%, 12%
HSB
25, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 27, 47, 84
LAB
12, 5, 8
LCH
12, 9, 60
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 57
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 5
HWB
25, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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