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
212D3D
RGB
33, 45, 61
HSL
214, 30%, 18%
HSB
214, 46%, 24%
CMYK
46, 26, 0, 76
LAB
18, -1, -12
LCH
18, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 256
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
18, -5, -12
HWB
214, 13%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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