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
213331
RGB
33, 51, 49
HSL
173, 21%, 16%
HSB
173, 35%, 20%
CMYK
35, 0, 4, 80
LAB
20, -8, -1
LCH
20, 8, 189
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 187
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
20, -7, 0
HWB
173, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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