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
211B17
RGB
33, 27, 23
HSL
24, 18%, 11%
HSB
24, 30%, 13%
CMYK
0, 18, 30, 87
LAB
10, 2, 4
LCH
10, 5, 58
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 56
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 3, 2
HWB
24, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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