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
242F3F
RGB
36, 47, 63
HSL
216, 27%, 19%
HSB
216, 43%, 25%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 75
LAB
19, -1, -12
LCH
19, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 258
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -5, -12
HWB
216, 14%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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