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
232D38
RGB
35, 45, 56
HSL
211, 23%, 18%
HSB
211, 37%, 22%
CMYK
38, 20, 0, 78
LAB
18, -2, -9
LCH
18, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 251
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -4, -8
HWB
211, 14%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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