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
21333D
RGB
33, 51, 61
HSL
201, 30%, 18%
HSB
201, 46%, 24%
CMYK
46, 16, 0, 76
LAB
20, -5, -9
LCH
20, 10, 239
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 233
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -7, -9
HWB
201, 13%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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