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
284945
RGB
40, 73, 69
HSL
173, 29%, 22%
HSB
173, 45%, 29%
CMYK
45, 0, 5, 71
LAB
28, -14, -2
LCH
28, 14, 187
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 186
XYZ
4, 6, 6
LUV
28, -14, 0
HWB
173, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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