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
242834
RGB
36, 40, 52
HSL
225, 18%, 17%
HSB
225, 31%, 20%
CMYK
31, 23, 0, 80
LAB
16, 1, -8
LCH
16, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 270
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -2, -8
HWB
225, 14%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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