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
24170C
RGB
36, 23, 12
HSL
28, 50%, 9%
HSB
28, 67%, 14%
CMYK
0, 36, 67, 86
LAB
9, 6, 9
LCH
9, 11, 58
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 61
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 6, 5
HWB
28, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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