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
28333F
RGB
40, 51, 63
HSL
211, 22%, 20%
HSB
211, 37%, 25%
CMYK
37, 19, 0, 75
LAB
21, -2, -9
LCH
21, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 251
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -5, -10
HWB
211, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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