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
283F38
RGB
40, 63, 56
HSL
162, 22%, 20%
HSB
162, 37%, 25%
CMYK
37, 0, 11, 75
LAB
25, -11, 1
LCH
25, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 173
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
25, -10, 3
HWB
162, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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