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
232D31
RGB
35, 45, 49
HSL
197, 17%, 16%
HSB
197, 29%, 19%
CMYK
29, 8, 0, 81
LAB
18, -4, -4
LCH
18, 5, 229
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 224
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -4, -4
HWB
197, 14%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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