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
233333
RGB
35, 51, 51
HSL
180, 19%, 17%
HSB
180, 31%, 20%
CMYK
31, 0, 0, 80
LAB
20, -7, -2
LCH
20, 7, 198
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 196
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
20, -7, -1
HWB
180, 14%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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