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
232B3C
RGB
35, 43, 60
HSL
221, 26%, 19%
HSB
221, 42%, 24%
CMYK
42, 28, 0, 76
LAB
17, 0, -12
LCH
17, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 265
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -4, -12
HWB
221, 14%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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