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
212A38
RGB
33, 42, 56
HSL
217, 26%, 17%
HSB
217, 41%, 22%
CMYK
41, 25, 0, 78
LAB
17, -1, -10
LCH
17, 10, 266
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -4, -10
HWB
217, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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