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
201609
RGB
32, 22, 9
HSL
34, 56%, 8%
HSB
34, 72%, 13%
CMYK
0, 31, 72, 87
LAB
8, 4, 9
LCH
8, 9, 67
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 4, 6
HWB
34, 4%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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