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
21312E
RGB
33, 49, 46
HSL
169, 20%, 16%
HSB
169, 33%, 19%
CMYK
33, 0, 6, 81
LAB
19, -8, 0
LCH
19, 8, 183
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 182
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -7, 1
HWB
169, 13%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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