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
201916
RGB
32, 25, 22
HSL
18, 19%, 11%
HSB
18, 31%, 13%
CMYK
0, 22, 31, 87
LAB
10, 3, 3
LCH
10, 5, 48
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 44
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, 2
HWB
18, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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