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
28273A
RGB
40, 39, 58
HSL
243, 20%, 19%
HSB
243, 33%, 23%
CMYK
31, 33, 0, 77
LAB
16, 4, -12
LCH
16, 13, 290
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 286
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -1, -12
HWB
243, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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