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
20130C
RGB
32, 19, 12
HSL
21, 45%, 9%
HSB
21, 63%, 13%
CMYK
0, 41, 62, 87
LAB
7, 6, 6
LCH
7, 9, 45
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 49
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 5, 3
HWB
21, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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