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
28473F
RGB
40, 71, 63
HSL
165, 28%, 22%
HSB
165, 44%, 28%
CMYK
44, 0, 11, 72
LAB
28, -14, 1
LCH
28, 14, 176
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 176
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
28, -13, 3
HWB
165, 16%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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