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
212524
RGB
33, 37, 36
HSL
165, 6%, 14%
HSB
165, 11%, 15%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 85
LAB
14, -2, 0
LCH
14, 2, 180
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 179
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -2, 0
HWB
165, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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