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
281D2B
RGB
40, 29, 43
HSL
287, 19%, 14%
HSB
287, 33%, 17%
CMYK
7, 33, 0, 83
LAB
13, 8, -7
LCH
13, 11, 317
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 319
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, 4, -7
HWB
287, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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