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
201404
RGB
32, 20, 4
HSL
34, 78%, 7%
HSB
34, 88%, 13%
CMYK
0, 38, 88, 87
LAB
7, 5, 10
LCH
7, 11, 64
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 74
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 5, 6
HWB
34, 2%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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