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
232D27
RGB
35, 45, 39
HSL
144, 13%, 16%
HSB
144, 22%, 18%
CMYK
22, 0, 13, 82
LAB
17, -6, 2
LCH
17, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 159
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -4, 3
HWB
144, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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