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
202027
RGB
32, 32, 39
HSL
240, 10%, 14%
HSB
240, 18%, 15%
CMYK
18, 18, 0, 85
LAB
12, 1, -5
LCH
12, 5, 287
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, 0, -4
HWB
240, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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