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
212917
RGB
33, 41, 23
HSL
87, 28%, 13%
HSB
87, 44%, 16%
CMYK
20, 0, 44, 84
LAB
15, -7, 11
LCH
15, 13, 122
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 128
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -3, 9
HWB
87, 9%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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