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
151C29
RGB
21, 28, 41
HSL
219, 32%, 12%
HSB
219, 49%, 16%
CMYK
49, 32, 0, 84
LAB
10, 0, -10
LCH
10, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 262
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -7
HWB
219, 8%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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