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
23293A
RGB
35, 41, 58
HSL
224, 25%, 18%
HSB
224, 40%, 23%
CMYK
40, 29, 0, 77
LAB
17, 1, -12
LCH
17, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 269
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -3, -12
HWB
224, 14%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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