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
283344
RGB
40, 51, 68
HSL
216, 26%, 21%
HSB
216, 41%, 27%
CMYK
41, 25, 0, 73
LAB
21, -1, -12
LCH
21, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 259
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -5, -13
HWB
216, 16%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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