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
223137
RGB
34, 49, 55
HSL
197, 24%, 17%
HSB
197, 38%, 22%
CMYK
38, 11, 0, 78
LAB
19, -5, -6
LCH
19, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 225
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -6, -5
HWB
197, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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