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
21130D
RGB
33, 19, 13
HSL
18, 43%, 9%
HSB
18, 61%, 13%
CMYK
0, 42, 61, 87
LAB
7, 7, 6
LCH
7, 9, 41
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 44
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 5, 3
HWB
18, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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