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
181426
RGB
24, 20, 38
HSL
253, 31%, 11%
HSB
253, 47%, 15%
CMYK
37, 47, 0, 85
LAB
7, 6, -12
LCH
7, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 293
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 0, -8
HWB
253, 8%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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