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
212518
RGB
33, 37, 24
HSL
78, 21%, 12%
HSB
78, 35%, 15%
CMYK
11, 0, 35, 85
LAB
14, -4, 8
LCH
14, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 122
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -1, 7
HWB
78, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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