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
212A30
RGB
33, 42, 48
HSL
204, 19%, 16%
HSB
204, 31%, 19%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 81
LAB
16, -3, -5
LCH
16, 6, 242
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 237
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -4, -5
HWB
204, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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