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
201627
RGB
32, 22, 39
HSL
275, 28%, 12%
HSB
275, 44%, 15%
CMYK
18, 44, 0, 85
LAB
9, 8, -10
LCH
9, 13, 311
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 311
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -8
HWB
275, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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