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
23100E
RGB
35, 16, 14
HSL
6, 43%, 10%
HSB
6, 60%, 14%
CMYK
0, 54, 60, 86
LAB
7, 10, 5
LCH
7, 11, 26
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 27
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 7, 2
HWB
6, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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