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
231B18
RGB
35, 27, 24
HSL
16, 19%, 12%
HSB
16, 31%, 14%
CMYK
0, 23, 31, 86
LAB
11, 4, 4
LCH
11, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 3, 2
HWB
16, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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