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
042020
RGB
4, 32, 32
HSL
180, 78%, 7%
HSB
180, 88%, 13%
CMYK
88, 0, 0, 87
LAB
10, -11, -3
LCH
10, 11, 197
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 195
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -7, -2
HWB
180, 2%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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