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
201728
RGB
32, 23, 40
HSL
272, 27%, 12%
HSB
272, 43%, 16%
CMYK
20, 42, 0, 84
LAB
10, 8, -10
LCH
10, 13, 308
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 308
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -8
HWB
272, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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