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
211121
RGB
33, 17, 33
HSL
300, 32%, 10%
HSB
300, 48%, 13%
CMYK
0, 48, 0, 87
LAB
8, 11, -8
LCH
8, 14, 325
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 327
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, 4, -6
HWB
300, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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