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
2B483D
RGB
43, 72, 61
HSL
157, 25%, 23%
HSB
157, 40%, 28%
CMYK
40, 0, 15, 72
LAB
28, -14, 3
LCH
28, 14, 168
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 168
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
28, -13, 5
HWB
157, 17%, 72%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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