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
201710
RGB
32, 23, 16
HSL
26, 33%, 9%
HSB
26, 50%, 13%
CMYK
0, 28, 50, 87
LAB
9, 4, 6
LCH
9, 7, 58
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 59
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, 4
HWB
26, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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