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
021A1D
RGB
2, 26, 29
HSL
187, 87%, 6%
HSB
187, 93%, 11%
CMYK
93, 10, 0, 89
LAB
7, -8, -5
LCH
7, 10, 213
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 206
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -5, -3
HWB
187, 1%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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