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
212818
RGB
33, 40, 24
HSL
86, 25%, 13%
HSB
86, 40%, 16%
CMYK
18, 0, 40, 84
LAB
15, -6, 9
LCH
15, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 128
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -3, 8
HWB
86, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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