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
212728
RGB
33, 39, 40
HSL
189, 10%, 14%
HSB
189, 17%, 16%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 84
LAB
15, -3, -2
LCH
15, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 209
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -3, -1
HWB
189, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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