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
201C29
RGB
32, 28, 41
HSL
258, 19%, 14%
HSB
258, 32%, 16%
CMYK
22, 32, 0, 84
LAB
11, 5, -8
LCH
11, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 299
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 1, -7
HWB
258, 11%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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