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
212833
RGB
33, 40, 51
HSL
217, 21%, 16%
HSB
217, 35%, 20%
CMYK
35, 22, 0, 80
LAB
16, -1, -8
LCH
16, 8, 265
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -3, -8
HWB
217, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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