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
181729
RGB
24, 23, 41
HSL
243, 28%, 13%
HSB
243, 44%, 16%
CMYK
41, 44, 0, 84
LAB
9, 5, -12
LCH
9, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 286
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 0, -9
HWB
243, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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