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
201C12
RGB
32, 28, 18
HSL
43, 28%, 10%
HSB
43, 44%, 13%
CMYK
0, 12, 44, 87
LAB
10, 1, 7
LCH
10, 7, 86
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 89
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 2, 5
HWB
43, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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