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
23271E
RGB
35, 39, 30
HSL
87, 13%, 14%
HSB
87, 23%, 15%
CMYK
10, 0, 23, 85
LAB
15, -3, 5
LCH
15, 6, 123
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -1, 5
HWB
87, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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