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
242018
RGB
36, 32, 24
HSL
40, 20%, 12%
HSB
40, 33%, 14%
CMYK
0, 11, 33, 86
LAB
13, 1, 6
LCH
13, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 85
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
13, 2, 5
HWB
40, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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