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
201628
RGB
32, 22, 40
HSL
273, 29%, 12%
HSB
273, 45%, 16%
CMYK
20, 45, 0, 84
LAB
9, 9, -10
LCH
9, 14, 309
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 309
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 2, -8
HWB
273, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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