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
211407
RGB
33, 20, 7
HSL
30, 65%, 8%
HSB
30, 79%, 13%
CMYK
0, 39, 79, 87
LAB
8, 6, 9
LCH
8, 10, 58
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 65
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 6, 5
HWB
30, 3%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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