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
211B08
RGB
33, 27, 8
HSL
46, 61%, 8%
HSB
46, 76%, 13%
CMYK
0, 18, 76, 87
LAB
10, 1, 12
LCH
10, 12, 86
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 92
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 3, 8
HWB
46, 3%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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