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
21281E
RGB
33, 40, 30
HSL
102, 14%, 14%
HSB
102, 25%, 16%
CMYK
18, 0, 25, 84
LAB
15, -5, 6
LCH
15, 7, 132
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 136
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -3, 5
HWB
102, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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