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
23252D
RGB
35, 37, 45
HSL
228, 13%, 16%
HSB
228, 22%, 18%
CMYK
22, 18, 0, 82
LAB
15, 1, -6
LCH
15, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 274
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -1, -5
HWB
228, 14%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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