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
212124
RGB
33, 33, 36
HSL
240, 4%, 14%
HSB
240, 8%, 14%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 86
LAB
13, 1, -2
LCH
13, 2, 286
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 286
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, 0, -2
HWB
240, 13%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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