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
011E22
RGB
1, 30, 34
HSL
187, 94%, 7%
HSB
187, 97%, 13%
CMYK
97, 12, 0, 87
LAB
9, -10, -6
LCH
9, 12, 212
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 208
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -7, -4
HWB
187, 0%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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