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
231E25
RGB
35, 30, 37
HSL
283, 10%, 13%
HSB
283, 19%, 15%
CMYK
5, 19, 0, 85
LAB
12, 4, -4
LCH
12, 5, 314
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 316
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, 2, -3
HWB
283, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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