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
211A29
RGB
33, 26, 41
HSL
268, 22%, 13%
HSB
268, 37%, 16%
CMYK
20, 37, 0, 84
LAB
11, 6, -9
LCH
11, 11, 306
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 306
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -7
HWB
268, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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