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
232111
RGB
35, 33, 17
HSL
53, 35%, 10%
HSB
53, 51%, 14%
CMYK
0, 6, 51, 86
LAB
13, -1, 11
LCH
13, 11, 97
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 102
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
13, 1, 8
HWB
53, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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