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
201407
RGB
32, 20, 7
HSL
31, 64%, 8%
HSB
31, 78%, 13%
CMYK
0, 38, 78, 87
LAB
8, 5, 8
LCH
8, 10, 60
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 68
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 5, 5
HWB
31, 3%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.