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
282B23
RGB
40, 43, 35
HSL
83, 10%, 15%
HSB
83, 19%, 17%
CMYK
7, 0, 19, 83
LAB
17, -3, 5
LCH
17, 6, 120
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -1, 5
HWB
83, 14%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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