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
231C22
RGB
35, 28, 34
HSL
309, 11%, 12%
HSB
309, 20%, 14%
CMYK
0, 20, 3, 86
LAB
11, 5, -3
LCH
11, 5, 329
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 331
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -3
HWB
309, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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