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
283D4D
RGB
40, 61, 77
HSL
206, 32%, 23%
HSB
206, 48%, 30%
CMYK
48, 21, 0, 70
LAB
25, -5, -13
LCH
25, 13, 249
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 242
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
25, -9, -14
HWB
206, 16%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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