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
232C2D
RGB
35, 44, 45
HSL
186, 13%, 16%
HSB
186, 22%, 18%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 82
LAB
17, -4, -2
LCH
17, 4, 208
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 205
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -4, -1
HWB
186, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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