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
151A2A
RGB
21, 26, 42
HSL
226, 33%, 12%
HSB
226, 50%, 16%
CMYK
50, 38, 0, 84
LAB
9, 2, -12
LCH
9, 12, 278
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 270
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -2, -9
HWB
226, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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