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
281E18
RGB
40, 30, 24
HSL
23, 25%, 13%
HSB
23, 40%, 16%
CMYK
0, 25, 40, 84
LAB
12, 4, 6
LCH
12, 7, 55
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 53
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 4
HWB
23, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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