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
212D33
RGB
33, 45, 51
HSL
200, 21%, 16%
HSB
200, 35%, 20%
CMYK
35, 12, 0, 80
LAB
18, -4, -6
LCH
18, 7, 235
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -5, -5
HWB
200, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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