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
231D32
RGB
35, 29, 50
HSL
257, 27%, 15%
HSB
257, 42%, 20%
CMYK
30, 42, 0, 80
LAB
12, 7, -13
LCH
12, 15, 299
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 297
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 1, -12
HWB
257, 11%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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