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
021A23
RGB
2, 26, 35
HSL
196, 89%, 7%
HSB
196, 94%, 14%
CMYK
94, 26, 0, 86
LAB
8, -6, -9
LCH
8, 11, 235
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 225
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -5, -5
HWB
196, 1%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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