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
21322D
RGB
33, 50, 45
HSL
162, 20%, 16%
HSB
162, 34%, 20%
CMYK
34, 0, 10, 80
LAB
19, -8, 1
LCH
19, 8, 174
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 174
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -7, 2
HWB
162, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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