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
212916
RGB
33, 41, 22
HSL
85, 30%, 12%
HSB
85, 46%, 16%
CMYK
20, 0, 46, 84
LAB
15, -7, 11
LCH
15, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -3, 10
HWB
85, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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