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
213838
RGB
33, 56, 56
HSL
180, 26%, 17%
HSB
180, 41%, 22%
CMYK
41, 0, 0, 78
LAB
22, -9, -3
LCH
22, 10, 198
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 196
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, -9, -2
HWB
180, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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