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
233E48
RGB
35, 62, 72
HSL
196, 35%, 21%
HSB
196, 51%, 28%
CMYK
51, 14, 0, 72
LAB
24, -8, -10
LCH
24, 13, 229
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 224
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
24, -11, -10
HWB
196, 14%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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