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
28443B
RGB
40, 68, 59
HSL
161, 26%, 21%
HSB
161, 41%, 27%
CMYK
41, 0, 13, 73
LAB
26, -13, 2
LCH
26, 13, 171
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 172
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -12, 4
HWB
161, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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