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
18172B
RGB
24, 23, 43
HSL
243, 30%, 13%
HSB
243, 47%, 17%
CMYK
44, 47, 0, 83
LAB
9, 5, -14
LCH
9, 15, 291
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 0, -10
HWB
243, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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