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
152C38
RGB
21, 44, 56
HSL
201, 45%, 15%
HSB
201, 63%, 22%
CMYK
62, 21, 0, 78
LAB
17, -6, -11
LCH
17, 12, 240
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 233
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -8, -10
HWB
201, 8%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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