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
213532
RGB
33, 53, 50
HSL
171, 23%, 17%
HSB
171, 38%, 21%
CMYK
38, 0, 6, 79
LAB
20, -9, -1
LCH
20, 9, 185
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 184
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
20, -8, 0
HWB
171, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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