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
281E2D
RGB
40, 30, 45
HSL
280, 20%, 15%
HSB
280, 33%, 18%
CMYK
11, 33, 0, 82
LAB
13, 8, -8
LCH
13, 11, 313
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 314
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 3, -8
HWB
280, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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