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
212935
RGB
33, 41, 53
HSL
216, 23%, 17%
HSB
216, 38%, 21%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 79
LAB
16, -1, -9
LCH
16, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -4, -9
HWB
216, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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