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
201528
RGB
32, 21, 40
HSL
275, 31%, 12%
HSB
275, 48%, 16%
CMYK
20, 47, 0, 84
LAB
9, 9, -11
LCH
9, 14, 310
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 310
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -8
HWB
275, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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