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
232811
RGB
35, 40, 17
HSL
73, 40%, 11%
HSB
73, 57%, 16%
CMYK
13, 0, 58, 84
LAB
15, -6, 14
LCH
15, 15, 112
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 119
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -2, 11
HWB
73, 7%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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