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
151C2D
RGB
21, 28, 45
HSL
223, 36%, 13%
HSB
223, 53%, 18%
CMYK
53, 38, 0, 82
LAB
10, 1, -13
LCH
10, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 267
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -3, -10
HWB
223, 8%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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