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
202111
RGB
32, 33, 17
HSL
64, 32%, 10%
HSB
64, 48%, 13%
CMYK
3, 0, 48, 87
LAB
12, -3, 10
LCH
12, 11, 106
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 111
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 0, 8
HWB
64, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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