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
181B2B
RGB
24, 27, 43
HSL
231, 28%, 13%
HSB
231, 44%, 17%
CMYK
44, 37, 0, 83
LAB
10, 2, -11
LCH
10, 12, 282
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 275
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -1, -9
HWB
231, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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