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
283D45
RGB
40, 61, 69
HSL
197, 27%, 21%
HSB
197, 42%, 27%
CMYK
42, 12, 0, 73
LAB
24, -7, -8
LCH
24, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 224
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -9, -8
HWB
197, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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