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
231B28
RGB
35, 27, 40
HSL
277, 19%, 13%
HSB
277, 32%, 16%
CMYK
13, 33, 0, 84
LAB
11, 6, -7
LCH
11, 10, 311
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 312
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -6
HWB
277, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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