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
232B23
RGB
35, 43, 35
HSL
120, 10%, 15%
HSB
120, 19%, 17%
CMYK
19, 0, 19, 83
LAB
17, -5, 4
LCH
17, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 145
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -3, 4
HWB
120, 14%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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