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
201401
RGB
32, 20, 1
HSL
37, 94%, 6%
HSB
37, 97%, 13%
CMYK
0, 38, 97, 87
LAB
7, 4, 11
LCH
7, 12, 68
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 79
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 5, 7
HWB
37, 0%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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