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
213237
RGB
33, 50, 55
HSL
194, 25%, 17%
HSB
194, 40%, 22%
CMYK
40, 9, 0, 78
LAB
19, -6, -6
LCH
19, 8, 222
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 218
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -7, -5
HWB
194, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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