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
23130C
RGB
35, 19, 12
HSL
18, 49%, 9%
HSB
18, 66%, 14%
CMYK
0, 46, 66, 86
LAB
8, 8, 7
LCH
8, 10, 41
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 44
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 7, 4
HWB
18, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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