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
021E26
RGB
2, 30, 38
HSL
193, 90%, 8%
HSB
193, 95%, 15%
CMYK
95, 21, 0, 85
LAB
9, -8, -9
LCH
9, 12, 226
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -6, -6
HWB
193, 1%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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