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
21282D
RGB
33, 40, 45
HSL
205, 15%, 15%
HSB
205, 27%, 18%
CMYK
27, 11, 0, 82
LAB
16, -2, -4
LCH
16, 5, 244
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 239
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -3, -4
HWB
205, 13%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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