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
201702
RGB
32, 23, 2
HSL
42, 88%, 7%
HSB
42, 94%, 13%
CMYK
0, 28, 94, 87
LAB
8, 2, 12
LCH
8, 12, 79
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 87
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 4, 8
HWB
42, 1%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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