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
181226
RGB
24, 18, 38
HSL
258, 36%, 11%
HSB
258, 53%, 15%
CMYK
37, 53, 0, 85
LAB
7, 7, -13
LCH
7, 15, 300
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 296
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 1, -8
HWB
258, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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