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
281F1A
RGB
40, 31, 26
HSL
21, 21%, 13%
HSB
21, 35%, 16%
CMYK
0, 22, 35, 84
LAB
13, 4, 5
LCH
13, 6, 54
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 51
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 3
HWB
21, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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