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
284441
RGB
40, 68, 65
HSL
174, 26%, 21%
HSB
174, 41%, 27%
CMYK
41, 0, 4, 73
LAB
27, -12, -2
LCH
27, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 187
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -12, 0
HWB
174, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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