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
212E35
RGB
33, 46, 53
HSL
201, 23%, 17%
HSB
201, 38%, 21%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 79
LAB
18, -4, -6
LCH
18, 8, 237
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 232
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -5, -6
HWB
201, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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