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
21130E
RGB
33, 19, 14
HSL
16, 40%, 9%
HSB
16, 58%, 13%
CMYK
0, 42, 58, 87
LAB
8, 7, 5
LCH
8, 9, 39
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 40
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 5, 3
HWB
16, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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