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
231707
RGB
35, 23, 7
HSL
34, 67%, 8%
HSB
34, 80%, 14%
CMYK
0, 34, 80, 86
LAB
9, 5, 11
LCH
9, 12, 67
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 6, 7
HWB
34, 3%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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