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
23282E
RGB
35, 40, 46
HSL
213, 14%, 16%
HSB
213, 24%, 18%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 82
LAB
16, -1, -5
LCH
16, 5, 257
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 253
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -2, -4
HWB
213, 14%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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