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
021B18
RGB
2, 27, 24
HSL
173, 86%, 6%
HSB
173, 93%, 11%
CMYK
93, 0, 11, 89
LAB
8, -10, -1
LCH
8, 10, 186
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 184
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -6, 0
HWB
173, 1%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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