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
232013
RGB
35, 32, 19
HSL
49, 30%, 11%
HSB
49, 46%, 14%
CMYK
0, 9, 46, 86
LAB
12, 0, 9
LCH
12, 9, 93
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 97
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 2, 7
HWB
49, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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