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
001C26
RGB
0, 28, 38
HSL
196, 100%, 7%
HSB
196, 100%, 15%
CMYK
100, 26, 0, 85
LAB
9, -8, -10
LCH
9, 13, 233
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 225
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -6, -6
HWB
196, 0%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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