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
283238
RGB
40, 50, 56
HSL
203, 17%, 19%
HSB
203, 29%, 22%
CMYK
29, 11, 0, 78
LAB
20, -3, -5
LCH
20, 6, 239
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 234
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -5, -5
HWB
203, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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