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
213228
RGB
33, 50, 40
HSL
145, 20%, 16%
HSB
145, 34%, 20%
CMYK
34, 0, 20, 80
LAB
19, -9, 4
LCH
19, 10, 156
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 158
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -7, 5
HWB
145, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named green on shades of green, or all families on colors.