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
223B3E
RGB
34, 59, 62
HSL
186, 29%, 19%
HSB
186, 45%, 24%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 76
LAB
23, -9, -5
LCH
23, 11, 209
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 205
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -10, -4
HWB
186, 13%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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