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
153235
RGB
21, 50, 53
HSL
186, 43%, 15%
HSB
186, 60%, 21%
CMYK
60, 6, 0, 79
LAB
19, -11, -5
LCH
19, 12, 207
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 204
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -10, -4
HWB
186, 8%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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