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
212837
RGB
33, 40, 55
HSL
221, 25%, 17%
HSB
221, 40%, 22%
CMYK
40, 27, 0, 78
LAB
16, 0, -11
LCH
16, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 265
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -3, -10
HWB
221, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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