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
201909
RGB
32, 25, 9
HSL
42, 56%, 8%
HSB
42, 72%, 13%
CMYK
0, 22, 72, 87
LAB
9, 2, 10
LCH
9, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 86
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 3, 7
HWB
42, 4%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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