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
021D28
RGB
2, 29, 40
HSL
197, 90%, 8%
HSB
197, 95%, 16%
CMYK
95, 27, 0, 84
LAB
9, -7, -11
LCH
9, 13, 236
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 228
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -6, -7
HWB
197, 1%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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