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
201C0A
RGB
32, 28, 10
HSL
49, 52%, 8%
HSB
49, 69%, 13%
CMYK
0, 12, 69, 87
LAB
10, 0, 11
LCH
10, 11, 92
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 97
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 2, 8
HWB
49, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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