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
192021
RGB
25, 32, 33
HSL
188, 14%, 11%
HSB
188, 24%, 13%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 87
LAB
12, -3, -2
LCH
12, 4, 210
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 207
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -3, -1
HWB
188, 10%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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