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
281F15
RGB
40, 31, 21
HSL
32, 31%, 12%
HSB
32, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 22, 47, 84
LAB
13, 3, 9
LCH
13, 9, 70
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 69
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
13, 5, 6
HWB
32, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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