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
283A48
RGB
40, 58, 72
HSL
206, 29%, 22%
HSB
206, 44%, 28%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 72
LAB
23, -4, -11
LCH
23, 12, 249
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 242
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
23, -8, -12
HWB
206, 16%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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