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
231D0F
RGB
35, 29, 15
HSL
42, 40%, 10%
HSB
42, 57%, 14%
CMYK
0, 17, 57, 86
LAB
11, 1, 10
LCH
11, 10, 84
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 87
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 3, 7
HWB
42, 6%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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