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
232A15
RGB
35, 42, 21
HSL
80, 33%, 12%
HSB
80, 50%, 16%
CMYK
17, 0, 50, 84
LAB
16, -7, 13
LCH
16, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, -3, 11
HWB
80, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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