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
23171E
RGB
35, 23, 30
HSL
325, 21%, 11%
HSB
325, 34%, 14%
CMYK
0, 34, 14, 86
LAB
10, 7, -2
LCH
10, 8, 342
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 343
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 4, -2
HWB
325, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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