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
232D2F
RGB
35, 45, 47
HSL
190, 15%, 16%
HSB
190, 26%, 18%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 82
LAB
18, -4, -3
LCH
18, 5, 215
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 211
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -4, -2
HWB
190, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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