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
23291F
RGB
35, 41, 31
HSL
96, 14%, 14%
HSB
96, 24%, 16%
CMYK
15, 0, 24, 84
LAB
16, -5, 6
LCH
16, 7, 129
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 133
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -2, 5
HWB
96, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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