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
21271D
RGB
33, 39, 29
HSL
96, 15%, 13%
HSB
96, 26%, 15%
CMYK
15, 0, 26, 85
LAB
15, -5, 6
LCH
15, 7, 129
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 133
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -2, 5
HWB
96, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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