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
212432
RGB
33, 36, 50
HSL
229, 20%, 16%
HSB
229, 34%, 20%
CMYK
34, 28, 0, 80
LAB
14, 2, -10
LCH
14, 10, 280
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 275
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -2, -9
HWB
229, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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