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
281F0E
RGB
40, 31, 14
HSL
39, 48%, 11%
HSB
39, 65%, 16%
CMYK
0, 22, 65, 84
LAB
12, 2, 13
LCH
12, 13, 79
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 9
HWB
39, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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