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
241718
RGB
36, 23, 24
HSL
355, 22%, 12%
HSB
355, 36%, 14%
CMYK
0, 36, 33, 86
LAB
9, 7, 2
LCH
9, 7, 16
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 14
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 5, 1
HWB
355, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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