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
021E28
RGB
2, 30, 40
HSL
196, 90%, 8%
HSB
196, 95%, 16%
CMYK
95, 25, 0, 84
LAB
10, -8, -10
LCH
10, 13, 232
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 225
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -6, -7
HWB
196, 1%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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