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
152120
RGB
21, 33, 32
HSL
175, 22%, 11%
HSB
175, 36%, 13%
CMYK
36, 0, 3, 87
LAB
12, -6, -1
LCH
12, 6, 191
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 190
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -4, 0
HWB
175, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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