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
28323D
RGB
40, 50, 61
HSL
211, 21%, 20%
HSB
211, 34%, 24%
CMYK
34, 18, 0, 76
LAB
20, -2, -8
LCH
20, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 251
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -5, -9
HWB
211, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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