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
281F16
RGB
40, 31, 22
HSL
30, 29%, 12%
HSB
30, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 22, 45, 84
LAB
13, 3, 8
LCH
13, 9, 67
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 67
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
13, 5, 5
HWB
30, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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