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
212223
RGB
33, 34, 35
HSL
210, 3%, 13%
HSB
210, 6%, 14%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 86
LAB
13, 0, -1
LCH
13, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.25, 0.00, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, 0, -1
HWB
210, 13%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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