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
211A1D
RGB
33, 26, 29
HSL
334, 12%, 12%
HSB
334, 21%, 13%
CMYK
0, 21, 12, 87
LAB
10, 4, -1
LCH
10, 4, 350
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 350
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, -1
HWB
334, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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