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
28403F
RGB
40, 64, 63
HSL
178, 23%, 20%
HSB
178, 38%, 25%
CMYK
38, 0, 2, 75
LAB
25, -10, -3
LCH
25, 10, 194
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 193
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -10, -2
HWB
178, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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