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
231E12
RGB
35, 30, 18
HSL
42, 32%, 10%
HSB
42, 49%, 14%
CMYK
0, 14, 49, 86
LAB
12, 1, 9
LCH
12, 9, 85
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 88
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 3, 6
HWB
42, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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