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
201C20
RGB
32, 28, 32
HSL
300, 7%, 12%
HSB
300, 13%, 13%
CMYK
0, 12, 0, 87
LAB
11, 3, -2
LCH
11, 3, 323
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 326
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 1, -2
HWB
300, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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