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
263238
RGB
38, 50, 56
HSL
200, 19%, 18%
HSB
200, 32%, 22%
CMYK
32, 11, 0, 78
LAB
20, -4, -6
LCH
20, 7, 235
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 230
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -5, -5
HWB
200, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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