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
011C24
RGB
1, 28, 36
HSL
194, 95%, 7%
HSB
194, 97%, 14%
CMYK
97, 22, 0, 86
LAB
9, -8, -9
LCH
9, 12, 228
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -6, -5
HWB
194, 0%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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