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
23313D
RGB
35, 49, 61
HSL
208, 27%, 19%
HSB
208, 43%, 24%
CMYK
43, 20, 0, 76
LAB
19, -3, -10
LCH
19, 10, 251
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 245
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -6, -10
HWB
208, 14%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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