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
202834
RGB
32, 40, 52
HSL
216, 24%, 16%
HSB
216, 38%, 20%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 80
LAB
16, -1, -9
LCH
16, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -4, -8
HWB
216, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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