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
231A22
RGB
35, 26, 34
HSL
307, 15%, 12%
HSB
307, 26%, 14%
CMYK
0, 26, 3, 86
LAB
11, 6, -4
LCH
11, 7, 328
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 330
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 3, -3
HWB
307, 10%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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