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
283547
RGB
40, 53, 71
HSL
215, 28%, 22%
HSB
215, 44%, 28%
CMYK
44, 25, 0, 72
LAB
22, -1, -13
LCH
22, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 257
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
22, -6, -14
HWB
215, 16%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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