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
232B35
RGB
35, 43, 53
HSL
213, 20%, 17%
HSB
213, 34%, 21%
CMYK
34, 19, 0, 79
LAB
17, -1, -8
LCH
17, 8, 260
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -4, -7
HWB
213, 14%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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