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
283239
RGB
40, 50, 57
HSL
205, 18%, 19%
HSB
205, 30%, 22%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 78
LAB
20, -3, -6
LCH
20, 7, 244
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 239
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -5, -6
HWB
205, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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