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
283D44
RGB
40, 61, 68
HSL
195, 26%, 21%
HSB
195, 41%, 27%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 73
LAB
24, -7, -7
LCH
24, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 221
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -9, -7
HWB
195, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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