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
211B2C
RGB
33, 27, 44
HSL
261, 24%, 14%
HSB
261, 39%, 17%
CMYK
25, 39, 0, 83
LAB
11, 6, -10
LCH
11, 12, 302
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 300
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, 1, -9
HWB
261, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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