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
212B30
RGB
33, 43, 48
HSL
200, 19%, 16%
HSB
200, 31%, 19%
CMYK
31, 10, 0, 81
LAB
17, -3, -5
LCH
17, 6, 235
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -4, -4
HWB
200, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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