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
201608
RGB
32, 22, 8
HSL
35, 60%, 8%
HSB
35, 75%, 13%
CMYK
0, 31, 75, 87
LAB
8, 4, 9
LCH
8, 10, 68
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 75
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 4, 6
HWB
35, 3%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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