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
021B1E
RGB
2, 27, 30
HSL
186, 88%, 6%
HSB
186, 93%, 12%
CMYK
93, 10, 0, 88
LAB
8, -9, -5
LCH
8, 10, 211
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 206
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -6, -3
HWB
186, 1%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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