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
232830
RGB
35, 40, 48
HSL
217, 16%, 16%
HSB
217, 27%, 19%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 81
LAB
16, -1, -6
LCH
16, 6, 264
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 260
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -2, -6
HWB
217, 14%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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