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
281E2B
RGB
40, 30, 43
HSL
286, 18%, 14%
HSB
286, 30%, 17%
CMYK
7, 30, 0, 83
LAB
13, 7, -7
LCH
13, 10, 317
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 318
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, 3, -7
HWB
286, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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