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
21221F
RGB
33, 34, 31
HSL
80, 5%, 13%
HSB
80, 9%, 13%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 87
LAB
13, -1, 2
LCH
13, 2, 119
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 122
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, 0, 2
HWB
80, 12%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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