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
211D2B
RGB
33, 29, 43
HSL
257, 19%, 14%
HSB
257, 33%, 17%
CMYK
23, 33, 0, 83
LAB
12, 5, -9
LCH
12, 10, 299
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 297
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 1, -8
HWB
257, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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