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
282C3E
RGB
40, 44, 62
HSL
229, 22%, 20%
HSB
229, 35%, 24%
CMYK
35, 29, 0, 76
LAB
18, 2, -12
LCH
18, 12, 280
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 275
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -2, -13
HWB
229, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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