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
281D30
RGB
40, 29, 48
HSL
275, 25%, 15%
HSB
275, 40%, 19%
CMYK
17, 40, 0, 81
LAB
13, 9, -11
LCH
13, 14, 310
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 310
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 3, -10
HWB
275, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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