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
281D2C
RGB
40, 29, 44
HSL
284, 21%, 14%
HSB
284, 34%, 17%
CMYK
9, 34, 0, 83
LAB
13, 8, -8
LCH
13, 11, 316
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 317
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 4, -8
HWB
284, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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