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
201729
RGB
32, 23, 41
HSL
270, 28%, 13%
HSB
270, 44%, 16%
CMYK
22, 44, 0, 84
LAB
10, 8, -11
LCH
10, 13, 307
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -8
HWB
270, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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