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
231B0D
RGB
35, 27, 13
HSL
38, 46%, 9%
HSB
38, 63%, 14%
CMYK
0, 23, 63, 86
LAB
10, 2, 10
LCH
10, 10, 77
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 81
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 4, 7
HWB
38, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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