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
282C3B
RGB
40, 44, 59
HSL
227, 19%, 19%
HSB
227, 32%, 23%
CMYK
32, 25, 0, 77
LAB
18, 1, -10
LCH
18, 10, 278
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 273
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, -2, -11
HWB
227, 16%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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