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
022326
RGB
2, 35, 38
HSL
185, 90%, 8%
HSB
185, 95%, 15%
CMYK
95, 8, 0, 85
LAB
12, -11, -6
LCH
12, 13, 207
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 204
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -8, -4
HWB
185, 1%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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