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
201821
RGB
32, 24, 33
HSL
293, 16%, 11%
HSB
293, 27%, 13%
CMYK
3, 27, 0, 87
LAB
10, 6, -5
LCH
10, 7, 321
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -4
HWB
293, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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