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
212231
RGB
33, 34, 49
HSL
236, 20%, 16%
HSB
236, 33%, 19%
CMYK
33, 31, 0, 81
LAB
14, 3, -10
LCH
14, 10, 285
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 281
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -1, -9
HWB
236, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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