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
212829
RGB
33, 40, 41
HSL
188, 11%, 15%
HSB
188, 20%, 16%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 84
LAB
15, -3, -2
LCH
15, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 207
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -3, -1
HWB
188, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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