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
212336
RGB
33, 35, 54
HSL
234, 24%, 17%
HSB
234, 39%, 21%
CMYK
39, 35, 0, 79
LAB
14, 3, -13
LCH
14, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 279
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
14, -2, -12
HWB
234, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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