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
111818
RGB
17, 24, 24
HSL
180, 17%, 8%
HSB
180, 29%, 9%
CMYK
29, 0, 0, 91
LAB
8, -3, -1
LCH
8, 3, 200
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 196
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 0
HWB
180, 7%, 91%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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