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
213142
RGB
33, 49, 66
HSL
211, 33%, 19%
HSB
211, 50%, 26%
CMYK
50, 26, 0, 74
LAB
20, -3, -13
LCH
20, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 251
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -7, -13
HWB
211, 13%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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