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
283A2F
RGB
40, 58, 47
HSL
143, 18%, 19%
HSB
143, 31%, 23%
CMYK
31, 0, 19, 77
LAB
23, -10, 4
LCH
23, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 157
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -8, 6
HWB
143, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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