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
281E29
RGB
40, 30, 41
HSL
295, 15%, 14%
HSB
295, 27%, 16%
CMYK
2, 27, 0, 84
LAB
13, 7, -6
LCH
13, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 323
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, 4, -5
HWB
295, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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