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
23283A
RGB
35, 40, 58
HSL
227, 25%, 18%
HSB
227, 40%, 23%
CMYK
40, 31, 0, 77
LAB
16, 2, -12
LCH
16, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 272
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -3, -12
HWB
227, 14%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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