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
152A31
RGB
21, 42, 49
HSL
195, 40%, 14%
HSB
195, 57%, 19%
CMYK
57, 14, 0, 81
LAB
16, -7, -7
LCH
16, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 221
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -7, -6
HWB
195, 8%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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