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
293231
RGB
41, 50, 49
HSL
173, 10%, 18%
HSB
173, 18%, 20%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 80
LAB
20, -4, -1
LCH
20, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 188
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -4, 0
HWB
173, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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