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
241009
RGB
36, 16, 9
HSL
16, 60%, 9%
HSB
16, 75%, 14%
CMYK
0, 56, 75, 86
LAB
7, 10, 7
LCH
7, 12, 35
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 40
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 8, 4
HWB
16, 4%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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