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
283A39
RGB
40, 58, 57
HSL
177, 18%, 19%
HSB
177, 31%, 23%
CMYK
31, 0, 2, 77
LAB
23, -8, -2
LCH
23, 8, 194
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 192
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -8, -1
HWB
177, 16%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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