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
211925
RGB
33, 25, 37
HSL
280, 19%, 12%
HSB
280, 32%, 15%
CMYK
11, 32, 0, 85
LAB
10, 6, -7
LCH
10, 9, 313
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 314
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -6
HWB
280, 10%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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