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
211B20
RGB
33, 27, 32
HSL
310, 10%, 12%
HSB
310, 18%, 13%
CMYK
0, 18, 3, 87
LAB
11, 4, -2
LCH
11, 5, 329
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 332
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -2
HWB
310, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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