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
282B36
RGB
40, 43, 54
HSL
227, 15%, 18%
HSB
227, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 20, 0, 79
LAB
18, 1, -8
LCH
18, 8, 277
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 273
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
18, -2, -8
HWB
227, 16%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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