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
231B06
RGB
35, 27, 6
HSL
43, 71%, 8%
HSB
43, 83%, 14%
CMYK
0, 23, 83, 86
LAB
10, 2, 13
LCH
10, 13, 82
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 89
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 4, 9
HWB
43, 2%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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