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
233733
RGB
35, 55, 51
HSL
168, 22%, 18%
HSB
168, 36%, 22%
CMYK
36, 0, 7, 78
LAB
21, -9, 0
LCH
21, 9, 181
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 181
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -8, 1
HWB
168, 14%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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