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
213938
RGB
33, 57, 56
HSL
177, 27%, 18%
HSB
177, 42%, 22%
CMYK
42, 0, 2, 78
LAB
22, -10, -3
LCH
22, 10, 194
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 192
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -10, -1
HWB
177, 13%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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