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
212416
RGB
33, 36, 22
HSL
73, 24%, 11%
HSB
73, 39%, 14%
CMYK
8, 0, 39, 86
LAB
14, -4, 9
LCH
14, 10, 113
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 118
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -1, 7
HWB
73, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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