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
231B26
RGB
35, 27, 38
HSL
284, 17%, 13%
HSB
284, 29%, 15%
CMYK
8, 29, 0, 85
LAB
11, 6, -6
LCH
11, 9, 315
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 317
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 3, -5
HWB
284, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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