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
201C28
RGB
32, 28, 40
HSL
260, 18%, 13%
HSB
260, 30%, 16%
CMYK
20, 30, 0, 84
LAB
11, 4, -7
LCH
11, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 300
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 1, -6
HWB
260, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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