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
284841
RGB
40, 72, 65
HSL
167, 29%, 22%
HSB
167, 44%, 28%
CMYK
44, 0, 10, 72
LAB
28, -14, 0
LCH
28, 14, 179
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 178
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
28, -14, 2
HWB
167, 16%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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