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
20282C
RGB
32, 40, 44
HSL
200, 16%, 15%
HSB
200, 27%, 17%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 83
LAB
15, -3, -4
LCH
15, 5, 234
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -3, -3
HWB
200, 13%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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