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
201911
RGB
32, 25, 17
HSL
32, 31%, 10%
HSB
32, 47%, 13%
CMYK
0, 22, 47, 87
LAB
9, 2, 7
LCH
9, 7, 69
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 70
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 3, 4
HWB
32, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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