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
212939
RGB
33, 41, 57
HSL
220, 27%, 18%
HSB
220, 42%, 22%
CMYK
42, 28, 0, 78
LAB
16, 0, -12
LCH
16, 12, 270
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 264
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -4, -11
HWB
220, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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