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
23140B
RGB
35, 20, 11
HSL
22, 52%, 9%
HSB
22, 69%, 14%
CMYK
0, 43, 69, 86
LAB
8, 7, 8
LCH
8, 10, 48
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 51
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 6, 4
HWB
22, 4%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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