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
151E21
RGB
21, 30, 33
HSL
195, 22%, 11%
HSB
195, 36%, 13%
CMYK
36, 9, 0, 87
LAB
10, -4, -3
LCH
10, 5, 225
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -3, -2
HWB
195, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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