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
211822
RGB
33, 24, 34
HSL
294, 17%, 11%
HSB
294, 29%, 13%
CMYK
3, 29, 0, 87
LAB
10, 6, -5
LCH
10, 8, 321
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 3, -4
HWB
294, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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