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
231803
RGB
35, 24, 3
HSL
39, 84%, 7%
HSB
39, 91%, 14%
CMYK
0, 31, 91, 86
LAB
9, 4, 13
LCH
9, 13, 74
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 6, 9
HWB
39, 1%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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