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
231B11
RGB
35, 27, 17
HSL
33, 35%, 10%
HSB
33, 51%, 14%
CMYK
0, 23, 51, 86
LAB
11, 3, 8
LCH
11, 9, 71
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 4, 5
HWB
33, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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