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
232E30
RGB
35, 46, 48
HSL
189, 16%, 16%
HSB
189, 27%, 19%
CMYK
27, 4, 0, 81
LAB
18, -4, -3
LCH
18, 5, 213
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 210
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -5, -2
HWB
189, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.