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
231C20
RGB
35, 28, 32
HSL
326, 11%, 12%
HSB
326, 20%, 14%
CMYK
0, 20, 9, 86
LAB
11, 4, -1
LCH
11, 4, 341
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 343
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 3, -1
HWB
326, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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