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
232B37
RGB
35, 43, 55
HSL
216, 22%, 18%
HSB
216, 36%, 22%
CMYK
36, 22, 0, 78
LAB
17, -1, -9
LCH
17, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -4, -9
HWB
216, 14%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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