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
181A23
RGB
24, 26, 35
HSL
229, 19%, 12%
HSB
229, 31%, 14%
CMYK
31, 26, 0, 86
LAB
9, 1, -7
LCH
9, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 275
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, -1, -5
HWB
229, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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