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
283A42
RGB
40, 58, 66
HSL
198, 25%, 21%
HSB
198, 39%, 26%
CMYK
39, 12, 0, 74
LAB
23, -6, -7
LCH
23, 9, 232
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 227
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
23, -8, -8
HWB
198, 16%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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