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
231C0D
RGB
35, 28, 13
HSL
41, 46%, 9%
HSB
41, 63%, 14%
CMYK
0, 20, 63, 86
LAB
11, 2, 11
LCH
11, 11, 81
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 85
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 4, 7
HWB
41, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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