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
212316
RGB
33, 35, 22
HSL
69, 23%, 11%
HSB
69, 37%, 14%
CMYK
6, 0, 37, 86
LAB
13, -3, 8
LCH
13, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 115
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 0, 7
HWB
69, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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