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
281E16
RGB
40, 30, 22
HSL
27, 29%, 12%
HSB
27, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 25, 45, 84
LAB
12, 4, 7
LCH
12, 8, 62
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 60
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 5
HWB
27, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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