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
021C20
RGB
2, 28, 32
HSL
188, 88%, 7%
HSB
188, 94%, 13%
CMYK
94, 12, 0, 87
LAB
8, -9, -6
LCH
8, 11, 214
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 209
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -6, -3
HWB
188, 1%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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