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
362018
RGB
54, 32, 24
HSL
16, 38%, 15%
HSB
16, 56%, 21%
CMYK
0, 41, 56, 79
LAB
15, 10, 10
LCH
15, 14, 45
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 41
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 12, 7
HWB
16, 9%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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