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
21252B
RGB
33, 37, 43
HSL
216, 13%, 15%
HSB
216, 23%, 17%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 83
LAB
14, -1, -5
LCH
14, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, -2, -4
HWB
216, 13%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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