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
28494D
RGB
40, 73, 77
HSL
186, 32%, 23%
HSB
186, 48%, 30%
CMYK
48, 5, 0, 70
LAB
29, -12, -6
LCH
29, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 206
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -14, -6
HWB
186, 16%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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