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
201C15
RGB
32, 28, 21
HSL
38, 21%, 10%
HSB
38, 34%, 13%
CMYK
0, 12, 34, 87
LAB
11, 1, 6
LCH
11, 6, 81
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 2, 4
HWB
38, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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