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
304253
RGB
48, 66, 83
HSL
209, 27%, 26%
HSB
209, 42%, 33%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 67
LAB
27, -4, -13
LCH
27, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 247
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -8, -15
HWB
209, 19%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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