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
222437
RGB
34, 36, 55
HSL
234, 24%, 17%
HSB
234, 38%, 22%
CMYK
38, 35, 0, 78
LAB
15, 3, -13
LCH
15, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 279
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -2, -12
HWB
234, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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