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
21231A
RGB
33, 35, 26
HSL
73, 15%, 12%
HSB
73, 26%, 14%
CMYK
6, 0, 26, 86
LAB
13, -2, 6
LCH
13, 6, 114
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 118
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -1, 5
HWB
73, 10%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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