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
212F2E
RGB
33, 47, 46
HSL
176, 18%, 16%
HSB
176, 30%, 18%
CMYK
30, 0, 2, 82
LAB
18, -6, -1
LCH
18, 6, 192
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 191
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -6, -1
HWB
176, 13%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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