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
293139
RGB
41, 49, 57
HSL
210, 16%, 19%
HSB
210, 28%, 22%
CMYK
28, 14, 0, 78
LAB
20, -2, -6
LCH
20, 7, 253
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 248
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -4, -6
HWB
210, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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