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
23190E
RGB
35, 25, 14
HSL
31, 43%, 10%
HSB
31, 60%, 14%
CMYK
0, 29, 60, 86
LAB
10, 4, 9
LCH
10, 10, 67
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 69
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 5, 5
HWB
31, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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