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
212E39
RGB
33, 46, 57
HSL
208, 27%, 18%
HSB
208, 42%, 22%
CMYK
42, 19, 0, 78
LAB
18, -3, -9
LCH
18, 9, 251
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 244
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -5, -9
HWB
208, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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