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
231D2E
RGB
35, 29, 46
HSL
261, 23%, 15%
HSB
261, 37%, 18%
CMYK
24, 37, 0, 82
LAB
12, 6, -10
LCH
12, 12, 302
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 300
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 1, -9
HWB
261, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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