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
202128
RGB
32, 33, 40
HSL
232, 11%, 14%
HSB
232, 20%, 16%
CMYK
20, 18, 0, 84
LAB
13, 1, -5
LCH
13, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 279
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, -1, -4
HWB
232, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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