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
281E1D
RGB
40, 30, 29
HSL
5, 16%, 14%
HSB
5, 28%, 16%
CMYK
0, 25, 27, 84
LAB
12, 5, 3
LCH
12, 6, 28
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 25
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 1
HWB
5, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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