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
211111
RGB
33, 17, 17
HSL
0, 32%, 10%
HSB
0, 48%, 13%
CMYK
0, 48, 48, 87
LAB
7, 8, 3
LCH
7, 9, 20
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 20
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 6, 1
HWB
0, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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