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
202829
RGB
32, 40, 41
HSL
187, 12%, 14%
HSB
187, 22%, 16%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 84
LAB
15, -3, -2
LCH
15, 4, 209
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 206
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -3, -1
HWB
187, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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