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
242320
RGB
36, 35, 32
HSL
45, 6%, 13%
HSB
45, 11%, 14%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 86
LAB
14, 0, 2
LCH
14, 2, 91
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 92
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, 1, 2
HWB
45, 13%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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