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
281D19
RGB
40, 29, 25
HSL
16, 23%, 13%
HSB
16, 38%, 16%
CMYK
0, 27, 38, 84
LAB
12, 5, 5
LCH
12, 7, 45
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 3
HWB
16, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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