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
21151E
RGB
33, 21, 30
HSL
315, 22%, 11%
HSB
315, 36%, 13%
CMYK
0, 36, 9, 87
LAB
9, 8, -4
LCH
9, 9, 334
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 336
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, -3
HWB
315, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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