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
284948
RGB
40, 73, 72
HSL
178, 29%, 22%
HSB
178, 45%, 29%
CMYK
45, 0, 1, 71
LAB
28, -13, -3
LCH
28, 13, 195
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 193
XYZ
4, 6, 7
LUV
28, -14, -2
HWB
178, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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