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
212333
RGB
33, 35, 51
HSL
233, 21%, 16%
HSB
233, 35%, 20%
CMYK
35, 31, 0, 80
LAB
14, 3, -11
LCH
14, 11, 283
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 279
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -1, -10
HWB
233, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.