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
282F3E
RGB
40, 47, 62
HSL
221, 22%, 20%
HSB
221, 35%, 24%
CMYK
35, 24, 0, 76
LAB
19, 0, -11
LCH
19, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 265
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -4, -11
HWB
221, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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