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
20120E
RGB
32, 18, 14
HSL
13, 39%, 9%
HSB
13, 56%, 13%
CMYK
0, 44, 56, 87
LAB
7, 7, 5
LCH
7, 8, 35
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 37
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 5, 2
HWB
13, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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