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
212A35
RGB
33, 42, 53
HSL
213, 23%, 17%
HSB
213, 38%, 21%
CMYK
38, 21, 0, 79
LAB
17, -2, -9
LCH
17, 9, 260
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -4, -8
HWB
213, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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