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
283141
RGB
40, 49, 65
HSL
218, 24%, 21%
HSB
218, 38%, 25%
CMYK
38, 25, 0, 75
LAB
20, 0, -11
LCH
20, 11, 268
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 262
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -4, -12
HWB
218, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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