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
302016
RGB
48, 32, 22
HSL
23, 37%, 14%
HSB
23, 54%, 19%
CMYK
0, 33, 54, 81
LAB
14, 7, 10
LCH
14, 12, 56
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 53
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 9, 7
HWB
23, 9%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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