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
23281A
RGB
35, 40, 26
HSL
81, 21%, 13%
HSB
81, 35%, 16%
CMYK
13, 0, 35, 84
LAB
15, -5, 8
LCH
15, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -2, 7
HWB
81, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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