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
212430
RGB
33, 36, 48
HSL
228, 19%, 16%
HSB
228, 31%, 19%
CMYK
31, 25, 0, 81
LAB
14, 1, -8
LCH
14, 9, 278
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 274
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -2, -8
HWB
228, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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