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
21130A
RGB
33, 19, 10
HSL
23, 53%, 8%
HSB
23, 70%, 13%
CMYK
0, 42, 70, 87
LAB
7, 6, 7
LCH
7, 10, 48
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 53
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 6, 4
HWB
23, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.