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
181720
RGB
24, 23, 32
HSL
247, 16%, 11%
HSB
247, 28%, 13%
CMYK
25, 28, 0, 87
LAB
8, 2, -6
LCH
8, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 290
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, -4
HWB
247, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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