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
28293C
RGB
40, 41, 60
HSL
237, 20%, 20%
HSB
237, 33%, 24%
CMYK
33, 32, 0, 76
LAB
17, 4, -12
LCH
17, 13, 286
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 282
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -1, -13
HWB
237, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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