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
282A3C
RGB
40, 42, 60
HSL
234, 20%, 20%
HSB
234, 33%, 24%
CMYK
33, 30, 0, 76
LAB
17, 3, -12
LCH
17, 12, 284
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 279
XYZ
3, 2, 5
LUV
17, -2, -12
HWB
234, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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