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
213433
RGB
33, 52, 51
HSL
177, 22%, 17%
HSB
177, 37%, 20%
CMYK
37, 0, 2, 80
LAB
20, -8, -2
LCH
20, 8, 193
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 192
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
20, -8, -1
HWB
177, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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