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
211E1D
RGB
33, 30, 29
HSL
15, 6%, 12%
HSB
15, 12%, 13%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 87
LAB
12, 1, 1
LCH
12, 2, 43
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 39
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 1
HWB
15, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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