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
231810
RGB
35, 24, 16
HSL
25, 37%, 10%
HSB
25, 54%, 14%
CMYK
0, 31, 54, 86
LAB
9, 5, 7
LCH
9, 9, 57
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 57
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 5, 4
HWB
25, 6%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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