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
201C10
RGB
32, 28, 16
HSL
45, 33%, 9%
HSB
45, 50%, 13%
CMYK
0, 12, 50, 87
LAB
10, 0, 9
LCH
10, 9, 88
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 92
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 2, 6
HWB
45, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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