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
232019
RGB
35, 32, 25
HSL
42, 17%, 12%
HSB
42, 29%, 14%
CMYK
0, 9, 29, 86
LAB
12, 0, 5
LCH
12, 5, 86
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 88
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 2, 4
HWB
42, 10%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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