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
201521
RGB
32, 21, 33
HSL
295, 22%, 11%
HSB
295, 36%, 13%
CMYK
3, 36, 0, 87
LAB
9, 8, -6
LCH
9, 10, 322
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 324
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -5
HWB
295, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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