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
232C17
RGB
35, 44, 23
HSL
86, 31%, 13%
HSB
86, 48%, 17%
CMYK
20, 0, 48, 83
LAB
17, -8, 12
LCH
17, 14, 121
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 128
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -4, 11
HWB
86, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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