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
21252F
RGB
33, 37, 47
HSL
223, 18%, 16%
HSB
223, 30%, 18%
CMYK
30, 21, 0, 82
LAB
15, 0, -7
LCH
15, 7, 272
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 268
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -2, -7
HWB
223, 13%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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