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
212009
RGB
33, 32, 9
HSL
57, 57%, 8%
HSB
57, 73%, 13%
CMYK
0, 3, 73, 87
LAB
12, -3, 14
LCH
12, 14, 100
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 107
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 1, 10
HWB
57, 4%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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