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
282736
RGB
40, 39, 54
HSL
244, 16%, 18%
HSB
244, 28%, 21%
CMYK
26, 28, 0, 79
LAB
16, 4, -10
LCH
16, 10, 290
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 288
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 0, -10
HWB
244, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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