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
201805
RGB
32, 24, 5
HSL
42, 73%, 7%
HSB
42, 84%, 13%
CMYK
0, 25, 84, 87
LAB
9, 2, 11
LCH
9, 11, 80
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 87
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 4, 8
HWB
42, 2%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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