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
201629
RGB
32, 22, 41
HSL
272, 30%, 12%
HSB
272, 46%, 16%
CMYK
22, 46, 0, 84
LAB
9, 9, -11
LCH
9, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 308
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 2, -9
HWB
272, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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