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
242008
RGB
36, 32, 8
HSL
51, 64%, 9%
HSB
51, 78%, 14%
CMYK
0, 11, 78, 86
LAB
12, -1, 15
LCH
12, 15, 94
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 100
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 3, 11
HWB
51, 3%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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