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
28383E
RGB
40, 56, 62
HSL
196, 22%, 20%
HSB
196, 35%, 24%
CMYK
35, 10, 0, 76
LAB
22, -5, -6
LCH
22, 8, 228
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 223
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
22, -7, -6
HWB
196, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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