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
23211B
RGB
35, 33, 27
HSL
45, 13%, 12%
HSB
45, 23%, 14%
CMYK
0, 6, 23, 86
LAB
13, 0, 4
LCH
13, 4, 90
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 92
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 1, 3
HWB
45, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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