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
231A2C
RGB
35, 26, 44
HSL
270, 26%, 14%
HSB
270, 41%, 17%
CMYK
20, 41, 0, 83
LAB
11, 8, -10
LCH
11, 13, 307
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 307
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
11, 2, -9
HWB
270, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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