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
232A16
RGB
35, 42, 22
HSL
81, 31%, 13%
HSB
81, 48%, 16%
CMYK
17, 0, 48, 84
LAB
16, -6, 12
LCH
16, 14, 118
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, -3, 10
HWB
81, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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