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
283A3D
RGB
40, 58, 61
HSL
189, 21%, 20%
HSB
189, 34%, 24%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 76
LAB
23, -7, -4
LCH
23, 8, 212
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 209
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -8, -4
HWB
189, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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