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
283545
RGB
40, 53, 69
HSL
213, 27%, 21%
HSB
213, 42%, 27%
CMYK
42, 23, 0, 73
LAB
22, -2, -12
LCH
22, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 254
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
22, -6, -13
HWB
213, 16%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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