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
201A0E
RGB
32, 26, 14
HSL
40, 39%, 9%
HSB
40, 56%, 13%
CMYK
0, 19, 56, 87
LAB
10, 1, 9
LCH
10, 9, 81
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 84
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, 6
HWB
40, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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