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
231E1D
RGB
35, 30, 29
HSL
10, 9%, 13%
HSB
10, 17%, 14%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 86
LAB
12, 2, 2
LCH
12, 3, 35
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 31
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 2, 1
HWB
10, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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