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
283549
RGB
40, 53, 73
HSL
216, 29%, 22%
HSB
216, 45%, 29%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 71
LAB
22, -1, -14
LCH
22, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 259
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
22, -6, -16
HWB
216, 16%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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