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
201724
RGB
32, 23, 36
HSL
282, 22%, 12%
HSB
282, 36%, 14%
CMYK
11, 36, 0, 86
LAB
9, 7, -7
LCH
9, 10, 314
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 315
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 3, -6
HWB
282, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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