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
201620
RGB
32, 22, 32
HSL
300, 19%, 11%
HSB
300, 31%, 13%
CMYK
0, 31, 0, 87
LAB
9, 7, -5
LCH
9, 9, 324
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 326
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 3, -4
HWB
300, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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