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
201B10
RGB
32, 27, 16
HSL
41, 33%, 9%
HSB
41, 50%, 13%
CMYK
0, 16, 50, 87
LAB
10, 1, 8
LCH
10, 8, 83
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 86
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 2, 5
HWB
41, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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