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
21242E
RGB
33, 36, 46
HSL
226, 16%, 15%
HSB
226, 28%, 18%
CMYK
28, 22, 0, 82
LAB
14, 1, -7
LCH
14, 7, 276
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 272
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -2, -6
HWB
226, 13%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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