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
282837
RGB
40, 40, 55
HSL
240, 16%, 19%
HSB
240, 27%, 22%
CMYK
27, 27, 0, 78
LAB
17, 3, -10
LCH
17, 10, 288
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 285
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -1, -10
HWB
240, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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