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
021A1F
RGB
2, 26, 31
HSL
190, 88%, 6%
HSB
190, 94%, 12%
CMYK
94, 16, 0, 88
LAB
8, -8, -7
LCH
8, 10, 221
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 213
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -5, -3
HWB
190, 1%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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