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
233231
RGB
35, 50, 49
HSL
176, 18%, 17%
HSB
176, 30%, 20%
CMYK
30, 0, 2, 80
LAB
19, -7, -2
LCH
19, 7, 193
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 191
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -6, -1
HWB
176, 14%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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