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
111819
RGB
17, 24, 25
HSL
188, 19%, 8%
HSB
188, 32%, 10%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 90
LAB
8, -3, -2
LCH
8, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 207
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, -1
HWB
188, 7%, 90%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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