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
284140
RGB
40, 65, 64
HSL
178, 24%, 21%
HSB
178, 38%, 25%
CMYK
38, 0, 2, 75
LAB
25, -10, -3
LCH
25, 11, 194
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 193
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
25, -11, -2
HWB
178, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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