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
15161E
RGB
21, 22, 30
HSL
233, 18%, 10%
HSB
233, 30%, 12%
CMYK
30, 27, 0, 88
LAB
7, 1, -6
LCH
7, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 279
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, -1, -4
HWB
233, 8%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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