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
23170C
RGB
35, 23, 12
HSL
29, 49%, 9%
HSB
29, 66%, 14%
CMYK
0, 34, 66, 86
LAB
9, 5, 9
LCH
9, 10, 60
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 63
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 5, 5
HWB
29, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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