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
212237
RGB
33, 34, 55
HSL
237, 25%, 17%
HSB
237, 40%, 22%
CMYK
40, 38, 0, 78
LAB
14, 4, -14
LCH
14, 15, 287
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 281
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
14, -1, -13
HWB
237, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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