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
21241E
RGB
33, 36, 30
HSL
90, 9%, 13%
HSB
90, 17%, 14%
CMYK
8, 0, 17, 86
LAB
14, -3, 4
LCH
14, 4, 125
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 129
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -1, 3
HWB
90, 12%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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