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
21192A
RGB
33, 25, 42
HSL
268, 25%, 13%
HSB
268, 40%, 16%
CMYK
21, 40, 0, 84
LAB
10, 7, -10
LCH
10, 12, 306
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 305
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 2, -8
HWB
268, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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