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
212A27
RGB
33, 42, 39
HSL
160, 12%, 15%
HSB
160, 21%, 16%
CMYK
21, 0, 7, 84
LAB
16, -5, 1
LCH
16, 5, 173
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 173
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -4, 1
HWB
160, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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