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
041C1B
RGB
4, 28, 27
HSL
178, 75%, 6%
HSB
178, 86%, 11%
CMYK
86, 0, 4, 89
LAB
8, -9, -2
LCH
8, 10, 194
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 191
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -6, -1
HWB
178, 2%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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