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
21240D
RGB
33, 36, 13
HSL
68, 47%, 10%
HSB
68, 64%, 14%
CMYK
8, 0, 64, 86
LAB
13, -5, 14
LCH
13, 15, 109
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 115
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -1, 11
HWB
68, 5%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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