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
21180D
RGB
33, 24, 13
HSL
33, 43%, 9%
HSB
33, 61%, 13%
CMYK
0, 27, 61, 87
LAB
9, 3, 8
LCH
9, 9, 68
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 72
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, 5
HWB
33, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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