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
201826
RGB
32, 24, 38
HSL
274, 23%, 12%
HSB
274, 37%, 15%
CMYK
16, 37, 0, 85
LAB
10, 7, -8
LCH
10, 11, 310
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 310
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -6
HWB
274, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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