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
211017
RGB
33, 16, 23
HSL
335, 35%, 10%
HSB
335, 52%, 13%
CMYK
0, 52, 30, 87
LAB
7, 10, -1
LCH
7, 10, 354
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 354
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 5, -1
HWB
335, 6%, 87%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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