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
21333A
RGB
33, 51, 58
HSL
197, 27%, 18%
HSB
197, 43%, 23%
CMYK
43, 12, 0, 77
LAB
20, -6, -7
LCH
20, 9, 229
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 224
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -7, -7
HWB
197, 13%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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