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
21373B
RGB
33, 55, 59
HSL
189, 28%, 18%
HSB
189, 44%, 23%
CMYK
44, 7, 0, 77
LAB
21, -8, -5
LCH
21, 10, 214
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 210
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -9, -5
HWB
189, 13%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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