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
263143
RGB
38, 49, 67
HSL
217, 28%, 21%
HSB
217, 43%, 26%
CMYK
43, 27, 0, 74
LAB
20, -1, -13
LCH
20, 13, 267
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 260
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -5, -14
HWB
217, 15%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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