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
201E18
RGB
32, 30, 24
HSL
45, 14%, 11%
HSB
45, 25%, 13%
CMYK
0, 6, 25, 87
LAB
11, 0, 4
LCH
11, 4, 90
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 92
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 1, 3
HWB
45, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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