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
211816
RGB
33, 24, 22
HSL
11, 20%, 11%
HSB
11, 33%, 13%
CMYK
0, 27, 33, 87
LAB
9, 4, 3
LCH
9, 5, 36
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 33
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 4, 2
HWB
11, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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