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
21210D
RGB
33, 33, 13
HSL
60, 43%, 9%
HSB
60, 61%, 13%
CMYK
0, 0, 61, 87
LAB
12, -3, 13
LCH
12, 13, 103
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 109
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 1, 9
HWB
60, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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