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
201815
RGB
32, 24, 21
HSL
16, 21%, 10%
HSB
16, 34%, 13%
CMYK
0, 25, 34, 87
LAB
9, 4, 4
LCH
9, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 3, 2
HWB
16, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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