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
201122
RGB
32, 17, 34
HSL
293, 33%, 10%
HSB
293, 50%, 13%
CMYK
6, 50, 0, 87
LAB
7, 11, -9
LCH
7, 14, 321
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 4, -6
HWB
293, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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