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
282936
RGB
40, 41, 54
HSL
236, 15%, 18%
HSB
236, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 24, 0, 79
LAB
17, 2, -9
LCH
17, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 281
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -1, -9
HWB
236, 16%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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