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
202009
RGB
32, 32, 9
HSL
60, 56%, 8%
HSB
60, 72%, 13%
CMYK
0, 0, 72, 87
LAB
12, -3, 14
LCH
12, 14, 103
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 109
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 1, 10
HWB
60, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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