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
201A12
RGB
32, 26, 18
HSL
34, 28%, 10%
HSB
34, 44%, 13%
CMYK
0, 19, 44, 87
LAB
10, 2, 6
LCH
10, 7, 74
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 75
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, 4
HWB
34, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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