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
201721
RGB
32, 23, 33
HSL
294, 18%, 11%
HSB
294, 30%, 13%
CMYK
3, 30, 0, 87
LAB
9, 6, -5
LCH
9, 8, 321
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -4
HWB
294, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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