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
20281B
RGB
32, 40, 27
HSL
97, 19%, 13%
HSB
97, 32%, 16%
CMYK
20, 0, 33, 84
LAB
15, -6, 7
LCH
15, 10, 129
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 134
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -3, 7
HWB
97, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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