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
201D0F
RGB
32, 29, 15
HSL
49, 36%, 9%
HSB
49, 53%, 13%
CMYK
0, 9, 53, 87
LAB
11, -1, 10
LCH
11, 10, 93
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 98
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 2, 7
HWB
49, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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