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
021B27
RGB
2, 27, 39
HSL
199, 90%, 8%
HSB
199, 95%, 15%
CMYK
95, 31, 0, 85
LAB
8, -6, -11
LCH
8, 13, 242
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 232
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -5, -7
HWB
199, 1%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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