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
232B1E
RGB
35, 43, 30
HSL
97, 18%, 14%
HSB
97, 30%, 17%
CMYK
19, 0, 30, 83
LAB
16, -6, 7
LCH
16, 9, 129
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 134
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -3, 7
HWB
97, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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