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
21292C
RGB
33, 41, 44
HSL
196, 14%, 15%
HSB
196, 25%, 17%
CMYK
25, 7, 0, 83
LAB
16, -3, -3
LCH
16, 4, 227
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 223
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -3, -3
HWB
196, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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