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
231A14
RGB
35, 26, 20
HSL
24, 27%, 11%
HSB
24, 43%, 14%
CMYK
0, 26, 43, 86
LAB
10, 4, 6
LCH
10, 7, 57
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 55
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 4, 4
HWB
24, 8%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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