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
20231E
RGB
32, 35, 30
HSL
96, 8%, 13%
HSB
96, 14%, 14%
CMYK
9, 0, 14, 86
LAB
13, -2, 3
LCH
13, 4, 129
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 133
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -1, 3
HWB
96, 12%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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