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
242016
RGB
36, 32, 22
HSL
43, 24%, 11%
HSB
43, 39%, 14%
CMYK
0, 11, 39, 86
LAB
12, 0, 8
LCH
12, 8, 86
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 89
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 2, 5
HWB
43, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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