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
201626
RGB
32, 22, 38
HSL
278, 27%, 12%
HSB
278, 42%, 15%
CMYK
16, 42, 0, 85
LAB
9, 8, -9
LCH
9, 12, 312
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 312
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -7
HWB
278, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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