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
20240E
RGB
32, 36, 14
HSL
71, 44%, 10%
HSB
71, 61%, 14%
CMYK
11, 0, 61, 86
LAB
13, -5, 13
LCH
13, 14, 111
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 118
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -1, 10
HWB
71, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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