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
201919
RGB
32, 25, 25
HSL
0, 12%, 11%
HSB
0, 22%, 13%
CMYK
0, 22, 22, 87
LAB
10, 4, 1
LCH
10, 4, 21
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 18
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, 1
HWB
0, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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