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
231B09
RGB
35, 27, 9
HSL
42, 59%, 9%
HSB
42, 74%, 14%
CMYK
0, 23, 74, 86
LAB
10, 2, 12
LCH
10, 12, 81
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 86
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 4, 8
HWB
42, 4%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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