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
201704
RGB
32, 23, 4
HSL
41, 78%, 7%
HSB
41, 88%, 13%
CMYK
0, 28, 88, 87
LAB
9, 3, 11
LCH
9, 11, 77
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 85
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 4, 7
HWB
41, 2%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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