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
21271F
RGB
33, 39, 31
HSL
105, 11%, 14%
HSB
105, 21%, 15%
CMYK
15, 0, 21, 85
LAB
15, -4, 4
LCH
15, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 138
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -2, 4
HWB
105, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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