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
231F2F
RGB
35, 31, 47
HSL
255, 21%, 15%
HSB
255, 34%, 18%
CMYK
26, 34, 0, 82
LAB
13, 5, -10
LCH
13, 11, 298
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 296
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 1, -9
HWB
255, 12%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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