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
232B20
RGB
35, 43, 32
HSL
104, 15%, 15%
HSB
104, 26%, 17%
CMYK
19, 0, 26, 83
LAB
16, -6, 6
LCH
16, 8, 133
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 137
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -3, 6
HWB
104, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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