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
231C16
RGB
35, 28, 22
HSL
28, 23%, 11%
HSB
28, 37%, 14%
CMYK
0, 20, 37, 86
LAB
11, 3, 6
LCH
11, 6, 64
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 63
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 3, 4
HWB
28, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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