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
21221E
RGB
33, 34, 30
HSL
75, 6%, 13%
HSB
75, 12%, 13%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 87
LAB
13, -1, 3
LCH
13, 3, 115
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 118
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 0, 2
HWB
75, 12%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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