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
212731
RGB
33, 39, 49
HSL
218, 20%, 16%
HSB
218, 33%, 19%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 81
LAB
15, -1, -8
LCH
15, 8, 266
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 261
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -3, -7
HWB
218, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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