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
211909
RGB
33, 25, 9
HSL
40, 57%, 8%
HSB
40, 73%, 13%
CMYK
0, 24, 73, 87
LAB
9, 2, 10
LCH
9, 11, 78
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 83
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 4, 7
HWB
40, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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