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
223036
RGB
34, 48, 54
HSL
198, 23%, 17%
HSB
198, 37%, 21%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 79
LAB
19, -5, -6
LCH
19, 8, 231
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 226
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -6, -5
HWB
198, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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