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
231F28
RGB
35, 31, 40
HSL
267, 13%, 14%
HSB
267, 22%, 16%
CMYK
13, 22, 0, 84
LAB
13, 4, -5
LCH
13, 7, 304
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 305
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
13, 1, -5
HWB
267, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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