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
211B25
RGB
33, 27, 37
HSL
276, 16%, 13%
HSB
276, 27%, 15%
CMYK
11, 27, 0, 85
LAB
11, 5, -6
LCH
11, 8, 310
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 312
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 2, -5
HWB
276, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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