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
213435
RGB
33, 52, 53
HSL
183, 23%, 17%
HSB
183, 38%, 21%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 79
LAB
20, -8, -3
LCH
20, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 200
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
20, -8, -2
HWB
183, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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