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
231D12
RGB
35, 29, 18
HSL
39, 32%, 10%
HSB
39, 49%, 14%
CMYK
0, 17, 49, 86
LAB
11, 1, 8
LCH
11, 9, 80
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 3, 6
HWB
39, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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