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
211E2E
RGB
33, 30, 46
HSL
251, 21%, 15%
HSB
251, 35%, 18%
CMYK
28, 35, 0, 82
LAB
12, 5, -10
LCH
12, 11, 295
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 293
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 0, -9
HWB
251, 12%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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