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
201C30
RGB
32, 28, 48
HSL
252, 26%, 15%
HSB
252, 42%, 19%
CMYK
33, 42, 0, 81
LAB
12, 6, -13
LCH
12, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 292
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 0, -11
HWB
252, 11%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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