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
284540
RGB
40, 69, 64
HSL
170, 27%, 21%
HSB
170, 42%, 27%
CMYK
42, 0, 7, 73
LAB
27, -12, -1
LCH
27, 12, 183
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 182
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -12, 1
HWB
170, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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