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
202028
RGB
32, 32, 40
HSL
240, 11%, 14%
HSB
240, 20%, 16%
CMYK
20, 20, 0, 84
LAB
13, 2, -5
LCH
13, 6, 287
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
13, 0, -5
HWB
240, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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