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
281F31
RGB
40, 31, 49
HSL
270, 23%, 16%
HSB
270, 37%, 19%
CMYK
18, 37, 0, 81
LAB
13, 8, -10
LCH
13, 13, 307
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 307
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 3, -10
HWB
270, 12%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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