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
282939
RGB
40, 41, 57
HSL
236, 18%, 19%
HSB
236, 30%, 22%
CMYK
30, 28, 0, 78
LAB
17, 3, -11
LCH
17, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 282
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -1, -11
HWB
236, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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