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
283B49
RGB
40, 59, 73
HSL
205, 29%, 22%
HSB
205, 45%, 29%
CMYK
45, 19, 0, 71
LAB
24, -5, -11
LCH
24, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 241
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
24, -8, -12
HWB
205, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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