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
23160F
RGB
35, 22, 15
HSL
21, 40%, 10%
HSB
21, 57%, 14%
CMYK
0, 37, 57, 86
LAB
9, 6, 7
LCH
9, 9, 49
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 49
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 6, 4
HWB
21, 6%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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