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
21111D
RGB
33, 17, 29
HSL
315, 32%, 10%
HSB
315, 48%, 13%
CMYK
0, 48, 12, 87
LAB
7, 10, -5
LCH
7, 11, 334
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 336
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 5, -4
HWB
315, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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