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
211409
RGB
33, 20, 9
HSL
27, 57%, 8%
HSB
27, 73%, 13%
CMYK
0, 39, 73, 87
LAB
8, 6, 8
LCH
8, 10, 55
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 60
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 5, 5
HWB
27, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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