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
231B2E
RGB
35, 27, 46
HSL
265, 26%, 14%
HSB
265, 41%, 18%
CMYK
24, 41, 0, 82
LAB
11, 8, -11
LCH
11, 14, 304
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 303
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
11, 2, -10
HWB
265, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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