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
231E31
RGB
35, 30, 49
HSL
256, 24%, 15%
HSB
256, 39%, 19%
CMYK
29, 39, 0, 81
LAB
13, 6, -12
LCH
13, 13, 298
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 296
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 1, -11
HWB
256, 12%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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