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
21201A
RGB
33, 32, 26
HSL
51, 12%, 12%
HSB
51, 21%, 13%
CMYK
0, 3, 21, 87
LAB
12, -1, 4
LCH
12, 4, 97
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 99
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 3
HWB
51, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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