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
28353B
RGB
40, 53, 59
HSL
199, 19%, 19%
HSB
199, 32%, 23%
CMYK
32, 10, 0, 77
LAB
21, -4, -6
LCH
21, 7, 233
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 228
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -6, -5
HWB
199, 16%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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