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
224141
RGB
34, 65, 65
HSL
180, 31%, 19%
HSB
180, 48%, 25%
CMYK
48, 0, 0, 75
LAB
25, -12, -4
LCH
25, 13, 198
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 196
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
25, -13, -3
HWB
180, 13%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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