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
181421
RGB
24, 20, 33
HSL
258, 25%, 10%
HSB
258, 39%, 13%
CMYK
27, 39, 0, 87
LAB
7, 5, -8
LCH
7, 10, 299
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 298
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 1, -5
HWB
258, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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