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
231815
RGB
35, 24, 21
HSL
13, 25%, 11%
HSB
13, 40%, 14%
CMYK
0, 31, 40, 86
LAB
10, 5, 4
LCH
10, 7, 39
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 36
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 5, 2
HWB
13, 8%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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