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
212427
RGB
33, 36, 39
HSL
210, 8%, 14%
HSB
210, 15%, 15%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 85
LAB
14, -1, -3
LCH
14, 3, 252
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -1, -2
HWB
210, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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