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
23111B
RGB
35, 17, 27
HSL
327, 35%, 10%
HSB
327, 51%, 14%
CMYK
0, 51, 23, 86
LAB
8, 11, -3
LCH
8, 11, 345
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 346
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 6, -3
HWB
327, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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