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
232C3A
RGB
35, 44, 58
HSL
217, 25%, 18%
HSB
217, 40%, 23%
CMYK
40, 24, 0, 77
LAB
18, -1, -10
LCH
18, 10, 265
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
18, -4, -10
HWB
217, 14%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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