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
201E28
RGB
32, 30, 40
HSL
252, 14%, 14%
HSB
252, 25%, 16%
CMYK
20, 25, 0, 84
LAB
12, 3, -6
LCH
12, 7, 295
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 294
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, 0, -5
HWB
252, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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