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
21150E
RGB
33, 21, 14
HSL
22, 40%, 9%
HSB
22, 58%, 13%
CMYK
0, 36, 58, 87
LAB
8, 5, 6
LCH
8, 8, 49
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 51
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 5, 4
HWB
22, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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