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
231B2A
RGB
35, 27, 42
HSL
272, 22%, 14%
HSB
272, 36%, 16%
CMYK
17, 36, 0, 84
LAB
11, 7, -9
LCH
11, 11, 308
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 309
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -7
HWB
272, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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