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
202023
RGB
32, 32, 35
HSL
240, 4%, 13%
HSB
240, 9%, 14%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 86
LAB
12, 1, -2
LCH
12, 2, 286
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 286
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, 0, -2
HWB
240, 13%, 86%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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