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
231819
RGB
35, 24, 25
HSL
355, 19%, 12%
HSB
355, 31%, 14%
CMYK
0, 31, 29, 86
LAB
10, 6, 2
LCH
10, 6, 15
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 13
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 4, 0
HWB
355, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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