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
23312D
RGB
35, 49, 45
HSL
163, 17%, 16%
HSB
163, 29%, 19%
CMYK
29, 0, 8, 81
LAB
19, -7, 1
LCH
19, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 175
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -6, 1
HWB
163, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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