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
23211D
RGB
35, 33, 29
HSL
40, 9%, 13%
HSB
40, 17%, 14%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 86
LAB
13, 0, 3
LCH
13, 3, 84
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 85
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 1, 2
HWB
40, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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