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
181522
RGB
24, 21, 34
HSL
254, 24%, 11%
HSB
254, 38%, 13%
CMYK
29, 38, 0, 87
LAB
8, 4, -9
LCH
8, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 295
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, 0, -6
HWB
254, 8%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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