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
201C2C
RGB
32, 28, 44
HSL
255, 22%, 14%
HSB
255, 36%, 17%
CMYK
27, 36, 0, 83
LAB
11, 5, -10
LCH
11, 11, 298
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 295
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, 1, -9
HWB
255, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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