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
211612
RGB
33, 22, 18
HSL
16, 29%, 10%
HSB
16, 45%, 13%
CMYK
0, 33, 45, 87
LAB
9, 5, 5
LCH
9, 7, 42
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, 3
HWB
16, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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