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
181828
RGB
24, 24, 40
HSL
240, 25%, 13%
HSB
240, 40%, 16%
CMYK
40, 40, 0, 84
LAB
9, 4, -11
LCH
9, 12, 289
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 284
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -8
HWB
240, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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