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
242A33
RGB
36, 42, 51
HSL
216, 17%, 17%
HSB
216, 29%, 20%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 80
LAB
17, -1, -7
LCH
17, 7, 263
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -3, -6
HWB
216, 14%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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