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
24150C
RGB
36, 21, 12
HSL
23, 50%, 9%
HSB
23, 67%, 14%
CMYK
0, 42, 67, 86
LAB
9, 7, 8
LCH
9, 11, 49
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 52
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 7, 5
HWB
23, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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