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
001C21
RGB
0, 28, 33
HSL
189, 100%, 6%
HSB
189, 100%, 13%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 87
LAB
8, -9, -7
LCH
8, 11, 217
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 211
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -6, -4
HWB
189, 0%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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