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
283846
RGB
40, 56, 70
HSL
208, 27%, 22%
HSB
208, 43%, 27%
CMYK
43, 20, 0, 73
LAB
23, -4, -11
LCH
23, 11, 252
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 245
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
23, -7, -12
HWB
208, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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