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
201512
RGB
32, 21, 18
HSL
13, 28%, 10%
HSB
13, 44%, 13%
CMYK
0, 34, 44, 87
LAB
8, 5, 4
LCH
8, 7, 37
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 36
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 4, 2
HWB
13, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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