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
283A40
RGB
40, 58, 64
HSL
195, 23%, 20%
HSB
195, 38%, 25%
CMYK
38, 9, 0, 75
LAB
23, -6, -6
LCH
23, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 220
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -8, -6
HWB
195, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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