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
232109
RGB
35, 33, 9
HSL
55, 59%, 9%
HSB
55, 74%, 14%
CMYK
0, 6, 74, 86
LAB
12, -2, 15
LCH
12, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 105
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 2, 11
HWB
55, 4%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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